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typical of that provided in a flight manual for a single-engine helicopter, calculate:
(a)           maximum payload which may be carried after determining the fuel requirements and the nature of the operation;
(b)           endurance for holding or search for various combinations of helicopter weight and fuel;
(c)           the maximum range, given weight, fuel carried and cruising altitude.
2.8                    Weight and balance
2.8.1              Recall the meaning of the following terms used in the computation of weight and balance data:
(a)           datum;
(b)           arm;
(c)           moment;
(d)           station;
(e)           centre of gravity range;
(f)             lateral centre of gravity range;
(g)           empty weight;
(h)           operating weight;
(i)             maximum take-off weight (MTOW).
2.8.2              Given a typical manual for a single-engine helicopter:
(a)           extract the following weight and balance information:
(i)             MTOW;
(ii)            capacity and arm of the baggage lockers;
(iii)          capacity, arm, grade and specific gravity of the fuel;
(iv)          location and arms of the seating;
(b)           determine the forward, aft and lateral limits of the CG for a given weight in the case of the above helicopter;
(c)           determine whether the helicopter is safely loaded for flight given various combinations of weight and balance data using arithmetical methods or the specified loading system for the helicopter;
(d)           calculate the adjustment of load required to achieve a CG within specified limits if previously determined to be outside limits;
(e)           calculate where to position additional load items so that the CG is retained within the specific limits.
2.9                    Flight plan preparation
2.9.1              Apply the responsibilities of a pilot in command with regard to weather and operational briefing prior to planning a VFR flight.
2.9.2              Given a route, select appropriate charts for the flight and list the operations for which it is mandatory to obtain a weather briefing.
2.9.3              List the weather services available, and nominate the sources and methods of obtaining this information.
2.9.4              State the minimum flight notification required, the method(s) of submitting this notification, and identify flight plan details that must be submitted.
2.9.5              Given an aerodrome forecast, decide whether it is necessary to:
(a)           nominate an alternate aerodrome; or
(b)           carry additional fuel for holding, and if so determine the following:
(i)             requirement to nominate an appropriate alternate aerodrome;
(ii)            determine the quantity of additional fuel required for holding or flight to the alternate.
2.9.6              Given a typical flight scenario, including:
(a)           departure and landing points within and outside controlled airspace;
(b)           weather and operational briefing;
(c)           appropriate performance data;
(d)           select safe route/cruise levels to comply with VFR;
(e)           select cruise levels for the following:
(i)             to comply with VFR and the table of cruising levels;
(ii)            which meets passenger and fuel economy requirements;
(f)             determine, for the following:
(i)             the minimum