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Aircraft Weight & Balance

£50

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Summary

This course will provide participants with an understanding of weight and balance principles. Become familiar with the terminology used in load planning and appreciate the consequences of an overweight or out-of-balance aircraft. Learn how aircraft weight is calculated, how to communicate fuel figures, and the considerations of aircraft structural limitations.

This is designed to provide an awareness and appreciation of weight and balance, ideal for those responsible for aircraft loading or turnaround management. Staff responsible for the creation and calculation of load plans and load sheets will require further training.

Our course content is aligned to the requirements of the IATA AHM Chapter 11 – Ground Operations Training Program.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course participants will be able to:

  • Identify basic fuel, weight and balance terminology used in load planning.
  • Recognise the importance of accuracy in weight and balance calculations.
  • Explain the elements that build up aircraft weight calculations.

Topics

  • Theory of flight
  • The four forces
  • Flight controls
  • Consequences of an overweight or out-of-balance aircraft
  • Structural Weights
  • Standard and Actual Weights
  • Fuel
  • Principles of Balance
  • Structural Strength Limits

Assesments

This course contains a multiple choice quiz which is completed online and graded immediately with a passing score of 80%.

It can be supplemented locally by the airline, handling agent or FBO to communicate any operator or aircraft specific procedures.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for employees who work in airport ground operational roles. For example:

  • Aircraft Dispatcher
  • Turnaround Co-ordinator
  • Turnaround Manager
  • Ramp Team Leader
  • Operations Assistant/Supervisor

Validity

Recurrent training should be completed within 36 months.

In the event of long term absence, employees may be required to complete this course at more regular intervals.

Certificate

This course includes an instantly downloadable PDF certificate upon successful completion.

If you prefer a printed certificate, a hard-copy printed on quality A4 170gsm paper is available here.

what we offer

Distance
Learning

Study at your own pace, with access to teaching resources and Tutor support.
₤ 495 inc VAT
  • Enrol now to get started on the qualification
  • Nationally accredited & widely recognised teaching qualification
  • Immediate access to a library of teaching resources
  • Accredited by one the UK’s leading awarding bodies
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Online

Distance Learning + Live Sessions

All the benefits of the distance learning model, with additional support measures.
₤ 645 inc VAT
  • Attend live online webinars focussing on the course units
  • Learn from our experienced Tutor team
  • Learners tend to complete faster using this model
  • 1-2-1 personal webinar sessions available
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Bespoke Delivery for Business

Prefer to study in a classroom or a company needing to upskill several employees.
₤ Enquire per course
  • Tailored to your business needs
  • Suitable for larger groups of learners
  • Be provided with hard copy resources
  • Learn alongside your colleagues of peers
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Online

Distance Learning + Live Sessions

All the benefits of the distance learning model, with additional support measures.
£ inc VAT
  • No additional charges or costs
  • 1-2-1 support from our expert tutor
  • Immediate access to online resources
  • Attend live webinar sessions
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Online

Bespoke Delivery for Business

Prefer to study in a classroom or a company needing to upskill several employees.
£ Enquire per course
  • Study in a traditional classroom environment
  • Gain the qualification in as little as 5 days
  • Interact with other learners on the course
  • Packages available for businesses
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Flexible

Faq's

Yes! This is a RQF nationally recognised qualification.
Ideally, you will be experienced working in a guidance role or have access to individuals where you can practice giving IAG.
Don’t worry about it! All of our live sessions are recorded in real-time so you will be able to catch up.
You will be assessed using a variety of methods including: written theory based assignments and observations of your IAG sessions.
Yes, of course. You will have the contact details of your Assessor and contact them whenever you like to discuss your qualification.
This depends on the time you can commit. Within the induction, you will discuss a learning plan with your Assessor to best suit your requirements.

Testimonials

For some time, I wanted to get in to teaching and for me this was the first step. I contacted the Launch Group to ask about the L3 EAT course and felt more confident of studying remotely immediately after talking to a trained Tutor. I worked at my own pace and had a couple of teams calls with my Tutor to ask questions. I would definitely recommend the Launch Group and this course.

FayzaBedfordshire

This is my second course with The Launch Group. I find the process simple and both Tutors I’ve had have been really supportive. The workbook and pack I was sent through the post was informative and really useful as I prefer to study in this way. The treats were a nice touch too!

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