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Chapter
5
Aircraft Page
WingX has a database of aircraft models that makes Weight and Balance calculations a
snap. Aircraft information is entered once, stored, and easily selected on the Aircraft Page
with a single tap.
WingX uses an Aircraft Model database that holds the information
of hundreds of aircraft models. This information is primarily used
to perform Weight and Balance calculations. This Weight and
Balance functionality is fully described in the following chapter.
This chapter explains how to build the list of aircraft that you normally fly and
how to use this list to find the most appropriate aircraft for your flight. This
list of aircraft will be used when you perform Weight and Balance calculations.
The first step in performing Weight and Balance calculations is to enter the N-
number and associate that N-number with an aircraft model. Since each N-
number’s empty weight and moment is unique, the next step is to enter these
values. Once you have entered this information, WingX has enough
information to perform complex weight and balance calculations.
Adding a new N-number
To add a specific aircraft, tap on the “Add” button and enter the following information:
• N-Number: Enter the N-number by using one of the Pocket PC’s input methods such as the Soft
Input Panel (SIP) or any other preferred method. WingX will convert all letters to uppercase.
• Aircraft Model: The aircraft models are shown in a tree structure with the highest level being the
manufacturer. To expand a node of the tree (e.g. Cessna), tap on the .
• Year: The year is usually informational, but in some cases, it allows WingX to differentiate between two
aircraft models from different years.
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