Page 109 - Beginner's Guide to Aviation

FLIGHT OPERATIONS Here are some procedures that needs to be done before an aircraft departs. 1. Aircraft Weight and Balance What does it mean? - Ensure aircraft is balanced before take off. If the aircraft is not balanced, it will be very dangerous to aircraft operations and can damage the aircraft! - Ensure aircraft is not overweight before take off. If the aircraft is overweight, it will be very dangerous to aircraft operations and can damage the aircraft or cause it to crash! 2. Fuel Planning What does it mean? - Aircraft uses fuel to fly therefore, it is very important to plan for the amount of fuel needed for an aircraft to fly to its destination. Insufficient fuel results in the aircraft not being able to fly and if it happens mid-air, it can cause the aircraft to crash!