Cessna 310 real world weight and balance

Magazine articles often publish unrealistically light empty weights for aircraft. In this video I show real world Cessna 310Q weight and balance examples highlighting what is possible using actual empty weights from the fleet. Wondering if you can get your family and stuff in a 310? Watch this video and find out!

[@BetweenLayersAviation]

The wing lockers are amazing. you can fit so much stuff in there. Small duffel bags are the key though. Forget about standard suitcases!

[@stlflyguy]

You illustrate the effectiveness of a nose baggage compartment...solved in the “R” model.

[@brunodavidferreira5781]

Very interesting👏🏼👏🏼🤔

[@dreamaviation381]

Great information on weight and balance for the 310Q.
Do these numbers apply to the 310R with the nose luggage compartment?
I’m assuming it would be different but I wanted to clarify that. Thanks!

[@flyboy98]

No the R model will have slightly different numbers. R has more HP but is also heavier.

[@zoozolplexOne]

Hello, thanks for sharing !!! Do you do the spreadsheet by yourself?

[@flyboy98]

Yes I did make that spreadsheet. However I now us Foreflight for my W&B.

[@davejones542]

Great video. In the last slide, pilot + 5 pax, 3.5+1 fuel, wl bags - how much runway do you need to take off and land at sea level on a std day ?

[@flyboy98]

Thanks for the question. Around ~2,300 feet.

[@SheardTV1]

What are the blue pipes in the engine locker for?

[@flyboy98]

Lol😂 That’s the tow bar Andrew. When are you going to come visit!?

[@cooperdanieltherancher]

So as long as you don’t overload the airplane you can just toss bags onto the inboard baggage area?

[@flyboy98]

As long as you don't exceed the weight limit for each individual baggage area, AND the overall weight and balance envelope,...the YES.

[@cooperdanieltherancher]

@@flyboy98 okay thank you

[@v1rotate391]

How much do those third row seats weigh for those of us who would want to fly without them installed?

[@flyboy98]

Honestly I’m not completely sure but I guess they are 25 lbs each.

[@scottmoseley5122]

Loved the jackass pic. Lol. Nice video.

[@briancorkery4643]

R model is so much easier to balance

[@briancorkery4643]

I used to haul cheques in a P and Q. Was always a challenge. R model nose baggage is the ace in the hole.

[@flyboy98]

Agree! You can see from my video the nose baggage compartment does wonders for CG. I can see why Cessna added it now.