Its payload of 48% of the aircraft weight was exceptional.
First, he didn't have the necessary power to climb over the mountains to his west at his present aircraft weight.
The aircraft gross weight and center of gravity were within limits.
The mechanism is also quite heavy; as a result, many airlines have removed this system to reduce aircraft weight.
In straight level flight, lift is equal to the aircraft weight.
Right now the most common method of assessing landing fees is by aircraft weight.
The S-duct design also reduced the total empty aircraft weight.
Total aircraft weight at any point determines the highest flight level which can be used.
This affected the aircraft weight and balance leading to a loss of control.
The aircraft gross weight decreases during flight due to fuel and oil consumption.