Weight and balance and risk New
Weight and balance and risk, before the prop turns
Every check-out can show a live CG envelope chart and a short flight risk assessment (FRAT). Borderline flights go to a CFI or chief pilot for approval, and high-risk flights stay on the ground.
A live CG envelope at check-out
Pilots enter people, bags and fuel and see where the aircraft sits in its CG envelope before the flight is released.
A flight risk assessment that takes a minute
A short FRAT runs at check-out. Green goes. Amber goes to a CFI or chief pilot, who can approve from their phone. Red is a no-go unless an admin overrides it with a recorded reason.
You choose whether weight and balance and the FRAT are optional or required for your operation.
Planned in from the start with Book a mission
Say what you want to fly, like a $100 hamburger with two friends, and TailSlot proposes the aircraft, instructor and time that fit, with weight and balance and fuel already checked.
Part of dispatch
Weight and balance and the FRAT sit alongside squawk acknowledgement, the METAR and TFRs at check-out.
Always follow the aircraft's POH/AFM for weight and balance limits.
Questions about weight and balance and the FRAT
What is a FRAT?
A flight risk assessment tool: a short scored checklist a pilot completes before a flight, used by many flight schools and clubs as part of their safety program.
Who approves an amber FRAT?
A CFI or chief pilot, from their phone.
Does it cost extra?
No. It's included on every plan.
Get early access
TailSlot is opening to its first US flight schools and clubs. Tell us about your operation and we'll be in touch.