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| • | Discussion:
Sum all of the weights, using the |
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average weight of a person of 170 |
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| – | totalWeight
= emptyWeight + (crew + passengers) * |
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baggage + closet + fuel * 6.7 |
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| – | centerofGravity
= (emptyMoment + crewMoment + |
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+ cargoMoment + |
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