| Language of Instruction |
Türkçe |
| Course Type |
Required Courses |
| Course Instructor(s) |
Doç. Dr. Cem ÇETEK |
| Mode of Delivery |
Distance Education |
| Prerequisites |
There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course. |
| Courses Recomended |
- |
| Recommended Reading List |
(1) Airbus (2002). Getting Grips with aircraft Performance, France: Flight Operations Support & Line Assistance.(2) Airbus. Getting Grips with Weight and Balance.(3) Anderson, D. (2006). Introduction to Weight and Balance, Boeing.(4) FAA.(2007). Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook, FAA-H-8083-1A, Oklahoma:U.S. Department of Transportations, Federal Aviation Administration.(5) ICAO(2012). Flight Planning and Fuel Management Manual, Doc 9976, Montreal: International Civil Aviation Organization.(6) PPSC (2001). 031 Aircraft Mass and Balance, Edition 2.00.00, Glonghurst. |
| Assessment methods and criteria |
1 Midterm and 1 Final Exam. |
| Work Placement |
- |
| Catalog Content |
Introduction to Weight and Balance: Mass and weight, Force, Moment and balance, Weight and flight performance, Unit conversions; Aircraft Weight and Components; Weight and Balance Theory: Basic concepts, Center of gravity, Mean aerodynamic chord, Shear and bending loads; Center of Gravity Limitations: Stability and maneuverability, Certified center of gravity envelope; Weight and Balance Applications: Weight and balance calculations of aircraft in various categories; Weight and balance handbook, Index; Load and Trim Sheets: Load control, Loading instructions, Load and trim sheet, Aircraft loading errors; Fuel Load and Flight Planning. |
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