Cozy III
Pilot’s Operating Handbook Page 49
passenger which will stay inside the forward c.g. as shown on
the “Weight & CG Limits” diagram in this manual. Do the same
for the minimum front seat weight with full fuel which will just stay
within the aft c.g. limit. Once these weight limits are determined,
placard your aircraft accordingly. As an example, the placard
could read:
SAMPLE
FRON
Maximum 340 Lbs.
Minimum 185 Lbs.
If pilot weighing less than 185 lbs wishes to fly solo, he must add
ballast to the nose ballast compartment (moving the battery
forward would help, but it is inconvenient). Remember, you must
do the initial testing in the first flight box. Mid c.g. gives the best
overall flying qualities. Even after initial testing you may wish to
ballast for mid c.g. when flying solo. Use the loading charts as
shown in the “Weight And Balance” section of this manual and
try several sample problems with different pilot and passenger
weights and fuel loads to develop an understanding of your
loading capability.
CAUTION
Whenever you add equipment to your aircraft, after the initial
weighing, record the weight, fuselage station and moment in
your aircraft log book and adjust the aircraft empty weight, c.g.
and moment accordingly. The same holds true if you relocate
equipment, like the battery, etc.
CAUTION
Operations above the designed gross weight limitations as
stated in this manual, is a high risk activity and an extremely
hazardous practice.
NOTE
A maximum gross weight, for takeoff only, of 1600 lbs. may be
used, but only under the following limitations:
1) Taxi and take off only on smooth, hard surface. Use 6 ply
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