Gross weight

Definitions

• The total weight of a fully loaded aircraft including the fuel, oil, crew, passengers, and cargo.
• The sum of the basic empty weight and useful load.
• The complete weight of the parachute assembly.

References

• Airplane Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2021
• Helicopter Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2019
• Parachute Rigger Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2015
• Rotorcraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2000
• Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008