1.  Study chapter 3 in Aviation Fundamentals/Private Pilot Manual:

     a.  Aircraft Systems and Performance, Section F - Weight and Balance.

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 2.  Explain what the "CG" of an aircraft (or any object) is.

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 3.  The wings of any aircraft can lift a limited amount of weight.  Name 2 factors
     which limit the total amount of weight an aircraft can carry.

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 4.  The aircraft manufacturer publishes the maximum takeoff weight and the empty weight
     of an aircraft.  What is the difference between these 2 weights called?

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 5.  In aircraft weight and balance calculations, the moment equals weight times arm.
     Explain what is meant by arm, or moment arm.

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 6.  In aircraft moment arm calculations, balance is achieved around what axis (or
     attitude) of the aircraft?

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 7.  An aircraft can be safely flown only if the wieght and balance fall with the 
     "center of gravity envelope".  Describe what the CG envelope is and what the
     vertical and horizontal units are on a GC envelope graph.

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 8.  Obtain a loading graph or table and CG envelope graph for an aircraft.  Calculate
     the weight and balance of the loaded aircraft with you and 1 of your friends
     aboard.  Plot the CG on the envelope graph and decide if you could safely fly
     the aircraft, assuming full fuel tanks.

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 9.  Explain why loading a plane outside the envelope, either fore or aft, makes the
     aircraft unsafe and difficult to control.

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