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Numbers for Foreflight W&B profile setup ?

N667CD

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Trying to set up initial W&B profile in Foreflight to create W&B graph. My FAA W&B data is as follows: empty weight 1213, arm for front seats 99.83, arm for baggage area 129.48, arm for fuel tanks 81.97, Empty weight CG 81.25. Lightest load: pilot @ 150 lbs, 2 gallons fuel, CG = 83.79
Heaviest load: pilot, copilot @ 437 lbs, baggage @ 100 lbs, fuel @ 300 lbs; CG = 88.01

Foreflight calls for two sets of numbers for Forward CG, weight & CG.
Foreflight calls for two sets of numbers for Aft CG, weight & CG.

Has anyone set up W&B numbers for Foreflight W&B chart calculator? What numbers did you use?
 
Here is the setup for my RV14.
 

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Thanks!

While I'm not the OP, I appreciate the answers... what a wonder that Doug has created, where I can go for very specific questions that aren't really mainstream subjects, and nearly effortlessly find an answer.
 
Perfect timing for this thread. I did some w&b setup practice on Foreflight yesterday; weighing the plane this morning. I'll share my results when I have them. I've viewed some videos on the subject but hope to find a tutor. It will be much easier to be shown in person.
 
Operator error, GIGO

Thank you Dennis for including a screen shot. I previously entered an incorrect number for 'empty weight with zero fuel'. Good to go now. ;>)))
 
I looked at the forward and aft CG limits lower number and scratched my head - where did that number (1209) come from? Just adjusted it to 1400 lbs which covers all low weight scenarios and adjusts the graphic depiction of the envelope in a pleasing way….
 
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