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Flight performance and planning
An aircraft can have a max. landing weight, MLW, which is less than MTOW.
Dumping fuel may be necessary before a safety landing shortly after takeoff.
You will find the weights in the aircraft's instruction manual and/or weighing
report.
7.2.1.2 Calculation of weight
The weight is found as the sum of:
- weight of the aircraft
- weight of pilot and passengers
- weight of luggage
This weight is subtracted from MTOW and we then know how much fuel can be
carried.
From this, the aircraft's range and maximum flight time can be calculated.
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7.2.2 The center of gravity
Weight, balance and center
of gravity are inextricably
linked.
The center of gravity is a
calculated point in the
aircraft where it is in
equilibrium around all three
axes of the aircraft.
The location of the center of gravity is of great importance for the aircraft's
maneuverability.
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