ATPL » Performance – Helicopter » Centre of gravity

51.14 Centre of gravity

51.14.2 Explain the principles of helicopter balance.

51.14.4 Explain the effect of operating a helicopter outside of the centre of gravity limits.

51.14.6 Calculate the aircraft empty weight (AEW) and centre of gravity details, given an alteration to the helicopter’s configuration.

51.14.8 Calculate the longitudinal centre of gravity position for a helicopter:

(a) at take-off

(b) at any time during flight

(c) on landing.

51.14.10 Calculate the lateral centre of gravity position for a helicopter:

(a) at take-off

(b) at any time during flight

(c) on landing.

51.14.12 Plot a helicopter’s longitudinal centre of gravity position on a graph showing the centre of gravity limits.

51.14.14 Explain the effect of external sling loads on the centre of gravity position.