Question 1

What is the primary responsibility of the pilot-in-command regarding weight and balance?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the aircraft is loaded within weight and balance limits

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To inspect the aircraft's engine performance

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To calculate the aircraft's fuel consumption

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To determine the weather conditions for the flight

Question 2

What happens if the Centre of Gravity exceeds the forward limit?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft becomes less responsive to up elevator control

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The aircraft becomes uncontrollable during landing

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The aircraft stalls immediately after take-off

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The aircraft becomes unstable during flight

Question 3

What is the consequence of exceeding the aft Centre of Gravity limit?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty recovering from a spin

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Reduced take-off distance

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Increased engine wear

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Reduced fuel efficiency

Question 4

What does "Useful Load" include?

Accepted Answer

Crew, passengers, baggage, usable fuel, and oil

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Maximum permissible weight

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Aircraft documentation

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Fixed equipment and unusable fuel

Question 5

What is the Balance Datum?

Accepted Answer

The reference point for weight and balance calculations

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The maximum weight the aircraft can carry

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The location of the fuel tank

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The point where the aircraft's engine is mounted

Question 6

How is the Moment Arm defined?

Accepted Answer

The distance from the balance datum to the Centre of Gravity

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The weight of the fuel tank

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The maximum permissible weight

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The total weight of the aircraft

Question 7

How is the new Centre of Gravity calculated?

Accepted Answer

By dividing the total balance moment by the total weight of the aircraft

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By adding the weight of the passengers and baggage

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By multiplying the moment arm by the total weight

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By subtracting the empty weight from the maximum permissible weight

Question 8

What should a pilot do if the loaded weight and Centre of Gravity are outside prescribed tolerances?

Accepted Answer

Adjust the load until it is within limits

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Ignore the issue and proceed with the flight

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Fly the aircraft cautiously

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Reduce the fuel load

Question 9

Why is it important to use actual passenger weights for light aircraft?

Accepted Answer

To avoid loading the aircraft outside limits

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To reduce the aircraft's range

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To ensure the aircraft's engine performs optimally

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To calculate the fuel consumption accurately

Question 10

What are the principal reasons for imposing weight and balance limitations?

Accepted Answer

To ensure proper flight characteristics, structural integrity, and performance

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To increase the aircraft's range and speed

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To improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs

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To reduce the need for maintenance

Question 11

What is the consequence of improper weight and balance on stall recovery?

Accepted Answer

Stall recovery becomes difficult or impossible

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Stall recovery becomes easier

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Stall recovery is unaffected

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Stall recovery requires less control input

Question 12

What adjustments might be necessary if additional fuel is carried?

Accepted Answer

Reduce the number of passengers or baggage

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Increase the aircraft's speed

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Reduce the aircraft's range

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Increase the number of passengers

Question 13

In the sample computation, what is the loaded Centre of Gravity for the light aircraft?

Accepted Answer

27.4 inches aft of the datum

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30 inches aft of the datum

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20 inches aft of the datum

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42.5 inches aft of the datum

Question 14

What is the consequence of allowing an aircraft with excessive aft loading to enter a spin?

Accepted Answer

Recovery becomes extremely difficult or impossible

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Recovery becomes easier

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The aircraft becomes more fuel-efficient

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The aircraft's range increases

Question 15

What information must the pilot-in-command be aware of regarding the proposed load for a flight?

Accepted Answer

The weight and location of each passenger and/or item within the aircraft

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The aircraft's maintenance schedule

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The weather conditions for the flight

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The engine performance data

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