Good morning Jim & Heather,
As I am still within my 40 FAA flyoff hours, I would like to test my
conventional
gear XS for MTOW limits and would find that a spreadsheet like that to come
in very handy. Would it be possible to include my email address when you send
that out? I would appreciate it immensely.
Thank you in advance.
Mike Duane
N377EA
Las Vegas, NV
DuaneFamly@aol.com
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> On Jun 24, 2018, at 6:01 AM, h&jeuropa <butcher43@att.net> wrote:
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> We use a spreadsheet from John Wigney to calculate weight and balance. A nice
feature is that it shows how weight and CG changes as fuel is used. We can
send you a copy off list if you like.
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> We often operate between 1450 and 1500 lbs and are creative with where we
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items for CG purposes. We commonly have a few pounds on the lunch tray and
we use large thin bags to pack clothing beside our legs - on the outside wall
between the rudder pedal platform and the front of the seats. Sometimes we put
very light items on the shelf of the D panel.
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> We measured and use additional moment arms for other locations. For example
we use a different arm for items in the wells behind the seat than for items on
the baggage bay. It is just a little more detailed than the factory figures.
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> We test flew (Monowheel) at differing weights up to 1500 lbs. Andy Drapers
main concern was strength of landing gear and reducing CG range. We had no
problem
except the original fat Monowheel tire rubbed on the brake caliper.
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> Remember too that you will be landing at lower weight than takeoff because of
fuel use, so takeoff performance and CG location is more a consideration than
landing performance.
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> Jim & Heather
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> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=481164#481164
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