GA Preflight Check

Aircraft profile

Enter figures from this aircraft’s current POH/AFM and weight and balance record. Profiles stay in this browser.

Registration

Empty weight (lb) Empty CG arm (in) Maximum gross weight (lb) Fuel arm (in) Fuel density (lb/gal)

Loading stations

CG envelope

Enter at least two weight rows, each with forward and aft CG limits in inches. Values are interpolated between rows.

Flight loading

Fuel at takeoff (gal) Planned fuel burn (gal)

Pilot risk review

Record your own decision for each PAVE area before departure.

Pilot: currency, health, and personal minimums checked Aircraft: airworthiness and performance checked enVironment: weather, NOTAMs, runway, terrain checked External pressures: alternatives and diversion plan checked

Notes and mitigations

References

Review your aircraft’s current POH/AFM and limitations before use. This calculator uses the entered data and linear envelope interpolation; it does not include aircraft specific performance charts.

FAA preflight briefing guidance · FAA Weight & Balance Handbook