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    Activity 1.2.

    3 Center of Gravity
    Introduction
    If an object falls toward the Earth without air resistance, about what point will it tend
    to rotate? The center of gravity is where the mass of an object is concentrated or
    balanced. Therefore, an object tends to rotate about that point. Air resistance affects
    this rotation. In this activity you will calculate the location of the center of gravity for
    an aircraft which affects its stability.

    Equipment
    Course binder

    Procedure
    1. Determine if the aircraft below is loaded within the manufacturers
    recommendation. The pilot weights 165 lb and there is no co-pilot. The rear seat
    passengers weigh 251 and 296 lb. There is 98 lb of baggage and 58 lb of fuel
    onboard.

    2011 Project Lead The Way, Inc.


    Aerospace Engineering Activity 1.2.3 Center of Gravity Page 1
    Item Force Distance Moment (in.-lb)
    M = Fd
    Weight (lb) Arm (in.)
    M = weight arm
    Empty Weight 1460 37.4 54604
    Pilot 165 37.0 6105
    Co-Pilot 0 37.0 0
    Fuel 58 45.3 2627.4
    Rear seat passenger(s) 547 72.8 39821.6
    Baggage 98 94.9 9300.2
    Total 2328 287.4 112458

    2011 Project Lead The Way, Inc.


    Aerospace Engineering Activity 1.2.3 Center of Gravity Page 2
    2. If the aircraft is not loaded according to the manufacturers recommendation then
    suggest an alternative loading scenario so that the aircraft is safely loaded.
    Item Force Distance Moment (in.-lb)
    M = Fd
    Weight (lb) Arm (in.)
    M = weight arm
    Empty Weight 1460 37.4 54604
    Pilot 165 37.0 6105
    Co-Pilot 160 37.0 5920
    Fuel 58 45.3 2627.4
    Rear seat passenger(s) 547 72.8 39821.6
    Baggage 98 94.9 9300.2
    Total 2328 287.4 112458

    Conclusion
    1. What factors will affect the center of gravity of an aircraft?
    2. Explain why calculating the center of gravity of an aircraft is so important?

    2011 Project Lead The Way, Inc.


    Aerospace Engineering Activity 1.2.3 Center of Gravity Page 3

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