This category will cover Helicopter Performance Limitations, such as Weight and Balance, power limits, hover ceilings, with an emphasis the Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters.
Current Lessons
Weight and Balance Definitions
Weight and Balance is very important to helicopters. Before we discuss the fine details and calculations, you will need a good understanding of the following terms: Empty Weight
Basic Empty Weight
Standard Empty Weight
Payload
Gross Weight
Useful...
Determining Weight and Balance
Determining Weight and Balance is essential preflight action before every flight. There are a couple of ways we can do this: Calculation Method
Table Method
Graph Method
Video
The video below demonstrates how to determine, Weight and Balance...
Weight and Balance Management
Weight and Balance Management is all about understanding the implications and risks of being close to or exceeding weight and balance limitations in the following areas: Minimum Gross Weight
Maximum Gross Weight
Fore Center of Gravity Limit
Aft Center...
Future Topics
- In Ground Effect hover ceilings (IGE)
- Out of Ground Effect hover Ceilings (OGE)
- Never Exceed Speeds (Vne)
- Manifold pressures (MAP)
- And more…
