Explanation should include the following:
- Aircraft weight and balance are critical to flight safety.
- Procedures rely on understanding how the force of gravity affects an aircraft in various flight conditions.
- The distribution of weight in and/on an airplane must be balanced to create stability and allow the aircraft to be controlled in flight.
ACS:
AM.I.C.K2
AM.I.C.R2
AM.I.C.R5
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why is aircraft balance so important?
- How does an airplaneās weight affect its balance?