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Pilot’s Operating Handbook DFE Ultralights Ascender III-C
LOADING PROCEDURES
1.
Determine from the Weight and Balance Form the "Empty Weight and Moment" (in-lbs).
Enter these figures into the Sample Loading Problem.
2.
Full oil capacity of 2 litres (5 lbs) can be assumed for all flights. This quantity is included
in the empty weight of the aircraft.
3.
Using the Weight and Balance Form, determine the weight and the moment of the
following items and enter these figures on the Sample Loading Problem.
a) Pilot
b) Co-Pilot or Student
c) Fuel - 9 US Gals (54 lbs) Useable
d) Baggage in seat pockets and in-wing storage
e) Ballast weight installed – forward for solo or aft for dual, the ballast weight should be
17.5 lbs including the large ballast tube.
4.
Add the "Aircraft Empty Weight and Moment" and all the items in Step 3 to determine
the "Gross Takeoff Weight and Moment". Divide the Moment by the weight to determine the
Centre of Gravity (C of G).
