If the empty weight is 1,271 pounds and a moment of 102.04 in-lb/1,000, what is the result if the pilot and copilot weigh 360 pounds?

The correct answer is that the CG (Center of Gravity) will remain within limits after considering the additional weight of the pilot and copilot. To determine how this is concluded, it's important to calculate both the total weight and the new moment created by the addition of the pilot and copilot’s weight.

Initially, the empty weight of the aircraft is established at 1,271 pounds, with a moment of 102.04 in-lb/1,000, which indicates how weight is distributed along the aircraft’s length. When the pilot and copilot are added, their combined weight of 360 pounds is simply added to the empty weight, resulting in a new total weight of 1,631 pounds.

To examine the effects on the CG, we must look at the total moment concerning the new weight. The moment caused by the pilot and copilot can be calculated by adding their weight multiplied by the distance from the reference point (usually the leading edge or a similar designated point) where the original moment is calculated.

If the new moment is still within the limits provided by the aircraft's specifications, this confirms that the CG remains within safe operational parameters. The question suggests that the calculated moment remains acceptable, thus ensuring that the addition of the weight does