Basic handling & Load control

Chapter 1 - Definitions and terminology

Chapter 2 - Aerodynamics

• Principles of balance

• Center of gravity and pressure

• Stability and principles of aircraft stability

• Aerodynamic forces

• Aerodynamics at takeoff

• Mean Aerodynamic Chord (MAC%)

• Safe remote at MAC%

• Weight Limitations

• Limitations of the structure

• Load area limitations

• Securing the load

Chapter 3 - Aircraft Knowledge

• The main parts of the aircraft

• Fuselage and Wings

• Flaps / Slats / spoilers and ailerons

• Aircraft tail

• Propulsion system

• Landing gear

• Aircraft systems

Chapter 4 - Wide Body Aircraft

Chapter 5 - Load Devices (ULD)

Chapter 6 - Meteorology

• Atmosphere and international standard

• Water, steam and ice

• Aggregation states

• Relative humidity

•    The fog

• Vertical stability

• clouds

• Atmospheric pressure and wind

• Air masses and frontal systems

• Meteorological hazards

• METAR

• FAT

• SIGMET

• Maps

•    Exercises

Chapter 7 - Air traffic control

• Air traffic service and airspace separation

• Types of flights

• Airspace structure

• Legislation and documentation

• Flight plans

• NOTAM sites

•    Exercises

Chapter 8 - Staff responsibilities - IATA AHM 590

• Ramp handling agent (F2)

• Load control agent (F1 + F3)

• Coordination of aircraft handling

Chapter 9 - IATA signals and messages

Chapter 10 - Weight & Balance Control

• Aircraft weights

• Definitions of weights

• Weight calculation

• Maximum allowable load

• Maximum oil allowed

• Weight equations

• Aircraft balance

• Empty aircraft weight

• Balance using the Index method

• Balance using the Graphics method

• Balance using the Wheel method

•    Exercises

Course duration: 5 days / 40 hours