Cameron Load Calculator

The load calculator is intended as a guide and should only be used to supplement the information given in Sections 2, 4, 5 and 8 of the Approved Flight Manual.

The calculator is based on the load chart given in Section 5 of the manual and extra care should be taken when flying at high altitudes or in inversion conditions.

Total equipment weight 479kg/1056lbs
Total occupant weight 100kg/221lbs
Take-off mass 579kg/1277lbs
Permitted lift 1110kg/2448lbs
Spare lift 531kg/1171lbs
Envelope Variant
Take-off site elevation (above sea level)
Ambient temperature at take-off site  °C
Max. flight altitude
Weight of envelope
Weight of basket
Weight of burner
Weight of pilot
Weight of misc
Weight of passenger(s)
Weight of cylinder(s)
 

Notes

  • The Spare lift figure is based on the standard certified Maximum Take-Off Mass (MTOM). It is important to check the permitted lift generated by the calculator with the MTOM in the approved flight manual to ensure the MTOM is never exceeded.
  • ISA Environmental lapse rate is assumed.
  • Envelope Variant 77T = Thunder 77 A, Thunder Bolt 77, Thunder 77 Z and Colt Bullet 77

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