Course Objective

• Understand the basic principles of flight related to aircraft weight and balance

• Become familiar with terms used in the field

• Understand and identify the various weights used in the compilation of a load-sheet

• Construct indexes and understand their use

• Become familiar with the design of trim charts

• Review the standard IATA manual load-sheet and drop line trim chart and the IATA standard electronic data processed load-sheet

Course Content

• Aircraft description, parts, types, flight controls

• Forces that influence flight and aerodynamics

• Aircraft weights based on structure and operations

• Principles of aircraft balance

• Fuel usage

• Structural strength and fuselage limits

• Loading limitations

• Aircraft load distribution guidelines

• Normal types of loads

• Loads that need special attention

• Introduction to a conventional type of aircraft, its features

• Completing different load control documents

The training will be conducted in English. Participants should have a basic understanding of the English language.

Exam & Certifications

An KHDA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants successfully passing the final exam.

Exam information:
- Method: Offline exam with supervision
- Format: Closed course book exam.
- Time Allowance: 3 hours
- Passing Grade: 75% correct answers
- Number of exam attempts: 1