Effects of Weight

 The heavier an airplane is, the poorer its performance will be. It will have:

•A higher stall speed

•A higher takeoff speed and longer takeoff run

•Poorer climb performance (poorer climb angle and climb rate)

•A lower cruising level

•Less maneuverability

•Higher fuel consumption, less range and endurance (As gross weight decreases, maximum range airspeed decreases)

•Reduced cruise speed for a given power setting

•A higher landing speed and a longer landing distance

•Greater breaking requirements when stopping