Garmin GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual - Page 55
Calculating the Weight & Balance, To rename or, To perform weight and balance calculations
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Aviation Mode Pages > Aircraft Information To rename or delete a saved aircraft profile: 1. From the Aircraft Profile tab, use the ROCKER to highlight Current Aircraft and select the profile you want to rename. 2. Use the ROCKER to select the on-screen Rename or Delete button, and press Enter. If Rename is selected, use the ROCKER and Enter keys to enter a new tail number. Calculating the Weight & Balance Weight & Balance may be used during your pre-flight preparations to verify the weight and balance conditions for your aircraft. By entering the weight and arm values on this page, the GPSMAP 396 can calculate the total weight, moment, and center of gravity (CG) to ensure a safe flight. Before entering the various figures, you need to determine the empty weight of the airplane and the arm (or "station") for each weight entered. These figures should be determined using the pilot's operating handbook for your airplane, which also notes the weight limitations and fore/aft CG limits. Compare those figures to the values calculated by the GPSMAP 396. To perform weight and balance calculations: 1. Press Menu twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Aircraft from the vertical list of tabs. 3. Press the ROCKER right to highlight Weight & Balance. Weight & Balance Tab 4. Highlight the weight field, and press Enter. 5. Use the ROCKER to enter the weight figure. Press Enter. 6. Change the weight units. Highlight lbs, and press Enter. Select Kgs, and press Enter. 7. Highlight the corresponding arm field, and press Enter. 8. Use the ROCKER to enter the arm figure. Press Enter. 9. Repeat steps 4 through 8 until all figures are entered. The calculated moment, weight, and CG figures appear at the bottom of the page. Keep in mind that the "Aircraft" (empty weight/arm) figures must be entered as a reference to calculate a valid moment, weight, and CG. 10.To empty the aircraft, press Menu, select Empty Aircraft, and press Enter. Note: This information is only for flight planning purposes. Consult your aircraft's pilot handbook for the official weight and balance data. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 47