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Quiz #92 — Load Factors and Fictions
If the airplane has four seats, you can cram in four people, right? Perhaps not. The PIC must not only figure how much weight is being carried but how that load affects safety. Are you balanced?
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Key Takeaways:
- An airplane's seating capacity does not automatically mean it can carry that many passengers due to weight limits.
- The Pilot In Command (PIC) must consider not just the total weight but also how the load impacts the aircraft's overall safety.
- Ensuring the aircraft is properly balanced is a critical aspect of safe flight operations.
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