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This app helps pilots calculate aircraft weight and balance for specific planes. It allows users to input weights for pilot, passengers, fuel, and baggage to determine if the aircraft is within operational limits. A color-coded system indicates whether the aircraft is within, outside utility, or outside normal limits.
✓Aircraft weight and balance calculation
✓Specific to DFC planes
✓Input pilot, passenger, fuel, and baggage weights
✓Calculates moments and verifies limits
✓Color-coded limit indicators
✓Stores pilot weight preference
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What's New in Durham Flight Centre W&B
3.0.0
May 30, 2022
updated for new iOS versions deprecated functions updated
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FAQ
What is Durham Flight Centre W&B used for?
Durham Flight Centre W&B is a utility app designed to help pilots calculate the weight and balance of specific aircraft belonging to the Durham Flight Centre. It ensures that the aircraft is loaded within its operational limits for safe flight.
Does Durham Flight Centre W&B work for any aircraft?
No, Durham Flight Centre W&B is specifically designed for DFC planes. It holds the current basic empty weight, arms, and moments for each DFC aircraft.
How does Durham Flight Centre W&B indicate if an aircraft is within limits?
The app uses a simple color-coded system: green indicates within limits, yellow means outside utility limits but within normal limits (for C172s), and red signifies outside limits.
Can I save my pilot weight in Durham Flight Centre W&B?
Yes, you can set up your preferences in the Settings menu, including storing your weight to make entering the pilot's weight automatic for faster calculations.
What information do I need to enter into Durham Flight Centre W&B?
You will need to enter the weights (in pounds) for the pilot, passengers, fuel (in gallons), and baggage. The app then calculates the moments and verifies if you are within weight and center of gravity limits.
Does Durham Flight Centre W&B calculate landing weight?
Yes, if you fill out the 'Fuel Used (gallons)' section, the app will calculate a landing weight and center of gravity for you.
Is Durham Flight Centre W&B available on Android devices?
Based on the provided data, Durham Flight Centre W&B is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Compatibility with Android devices is not specified.
How often is Durham Flight Centre W&B updated?
The latest version of Durham Flight Centre W&B is 3.0.0, last updated on May 30, 2022. Updates are distributed to pilots if the app's data, such as BEW or Moment for a plane, changes.
