CESSNA 310L — Weight And Balance

The ForeFlight Weight & Balance Guide provides pilots with a comprehensive overview of the Weight & Balance (W&B) tool available in ForeFlight Mobile. This guide is designed to assist pilots in calculating the weight and balance of their aircraft in real-time, ensuring safe operation within the aircraft's limitations. It covers various types of W&B tools, including Legacy, Enhanced, and Integrated Weight & Balance, and explains how to create and manage W&B profiles for different aircraft configurations. The guide also includes detailed instructions on gathering necessary information, using templates, and understanding weight definitions and limits. Overall, it serves as an essential resource for pilots to effectively manage their aircraft's weight and balance during flight planning.

• Basic Empty Weight (BEW) must be accurately recorded from the aircraft's last weighing.
• Forward and Aft CG Limits are critical for ensuring safe operation and must be defined in the W&B profile.
• Templates can be prebuilt, blank, or legacy, depending on the aircraft's needs.
• Weight definitions include Max Takeoff Weight (MTOW), Max Landing Weight (MLDW), and Max Zero Fuel Weight (MZFW).
• Pilots should verify all data in the W&B profile against the aircraft's flight manual.