BMAA Centre of Gravity Calculation Guide

A short video by the British Microlight Aircraft Association (BMAA) explaining the principles of how to calculate an aircraft's centre of gravity. Topics include; defining terms, explaining the principle of moments, and finding information on aircraft datasheets. The video ends by working through a practical example on a fixed-wing or 3-Axis Microlight.
CONTENTS
Intro 0:00​ - 0:30​
Moments 0:31​ - 0:54​
CoG Equation 0:55​ - 1:04​
Datums & Arms 1:05​ - 2:40​
Weights 2:41​ - 3:54​
Worked example 3:55​ - 11:59​
Summary 12:00​ - 12:35​
For more information please see the BMAA website
Pilot Information Leaflet 001 - The Importance of Weight and Balance
www.bmaa.org/files/pil_001_th...
Technical Information Leaflet 012 - Weight, Balance & Weighing:
www.bmaa.org/files/til_012_we...
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[@je-ql3wj]

Excellent.
Anyone reading the comments, please watch it all. It may seem heavy going to start with, but it isn’t and is a very clear and helpful video.

[@itsskip]

Thanks for helping! Currently studying for the check ride and written right now.

[@grahamburley2157]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@geoffweighell3515]

Excellent.

[@joskovich2753]

Great, another very hard subject down! Thanks for the help! :)

[@lorenzogambucci7498]

Great video!

[@boymugnaadventure2967]

New subscriber sir... Yhnks for this videp sir...it helps me a lot

[@liquidusblue]

Nice

[@SimonAmazingClarke]

While your calculations are correct you go about it in a long windedway. Basically, if you remive the hash line from the box between total weight, and total moment, then divide the momemt by the weight you get your answer. A demonstration on excel would be a lot simpler.

[@KGReef]

Very interesting. I may or may not be more confused now lol. Good Information though.

[@nofilaltagdy854]

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[@romancetalking1874]

May I ask about how can we choose the datum line and if the datum line is different between aircraft

[@BritishMicrolighting]

The datum will be described in the aeroplane's paperwork and will quite likely be different for each type.

[@AyrshireAirsports]

🤓👍🏻

[@gopalgupta535]

For detailed explanations
Watch
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