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The previous category, Weight and Balance Theory, explained the theory of weight and balance and gave examples of the way the center of gravity (CG) could be found for a lever loaded with several weights. In this category, the practical aspects of weighing an airplane and locating its CG are discussed. Formulas are introduced that allow the CG location to be measured in inches from various datum locations and in percentage of the mean aerodynamic chord (MAC).
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- Requirements
- Equipment for Weighing Aircraft
- Preparation for Weighing Aircraft
- Determining the Center of Gravity (CG) of Aircraft
- EWCG Formulas
- Location of Datum
- Center of Gravity (CG) and Mean Aerodynamic Chord (MAC)
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