SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH., KIRCHHEIM/TECK
Ventus-2c FLIGHT MANUAL
Altering the minimum seat load by trim ballast weights
A trim ballast mounting provision is provided in the fuselage nose forward of the
rudder pedal assembly.
Optional trim ballast weights
The ballast mounting provision holds up to three (3) lead plates with a weight of
2.2 kg (5.0 lb) each and allows a reduction of the placarded minimum seat load
as shown in the following table:
Difference as compared with
placarded minimum:
Number of lead plates required:
up to 5 kg (11 lb) less 1
up to 10 kg (22 lb) less 2
up to 15 kg (33 lb) less 3
Lever arm of trim ballast plates:
1740 mm (68.50 in.) ahead of datum
November 2003
Revision -- 6.2.2