The weight and balance computer programme at the flight school i use
calculates it all for you . Basically you put in weights of pilot /
passenger , fuel and any baggage (this is for a R22 ).The fuel amount can be
to max take off weight -what weight is left between the max take off weight
and the weight of the heli ,people and baggage.This programme then gives you
weight and balance at take off and at landing with 5 gallons left on board
..you should always try and land with approx 5 gallons incase a divert is
called at any time . So,your take off and landing weight and balance is
callculated for you.
Now i am going to aasume the following ,if your weight and balance is ok for
take-off and landing then i would presume you do not check in flight because
you are checking the 2 extreme parameters and these are ok.
In the case of me and my heavy friend we were out of balance on take-off and
out on balance on arriving with 5 gallons om board calculated.thats why we
switch machine and went for a short flight.
Cheers
Ben
"Mike Williams" wrote in message
...
So, if on a flight distance of say 200 miles and with a passenger, would
we
need to refuel several times just to maintain CG.
Sorry about the questions, but remember I'm not a pilot but eager to learn
all I can for the future.

Mike W.
"Andrew Crane" wrote in message
...

"Mike Williams" wrote in message
...
Could you actually run out of cyclic before running out of fuel and if
you
ever got into that situation would a safe or survivable landing be
possible.
e.g running landing or ditching.

Breathe in :-)

The nice thing about the Robinsons is you have the option to raise the
cyclic up to your chin to get the extra stick travel required. Your
limitations with the weight too far forward a

- reduced aft stick movement available
- reduced clearance between tailboom and rotors
- reduced flap/mast clearance

The worst thing is if you're going cross country with lots of
people/weight
and full tanks. As you burn the petrol off, you're unaware of the change
in
balance because you have a fair amount of forward stick to maintain
cruise
speed. It's only when you get to the destination you realise things are
becoming uncomfortable. If weight and balance are going to be an issue,
calculate them with both full and empty fuel before getting airborne,

Regards
Andrew


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