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Weight and Balance

The process of checking that an aircraft is loaded within its maximum weight and its center of gravity limits, which every pilot must confirm before flight.

“Weight and balance control should be a matter of concern to all pilots.”
FAA-H-8083-25C · Chapter 10, Weight and Balance

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Private PilotCommercialATPAMT General

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Weight & Balance SandboxTI-30XA Scientific Calculator

Related terms

Center of Gravity (CG)Useful Load

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