This document provides an overview of weight and balance concepts for aircraft. It defines key terms like empty weight, useful load, center of gravity, moment, and arm. It explains how weight and balance affects aircraft performance and safety. Maintaining the proper center of gravity is important for longitudinal stability and control. Being over or under weight limits can reduce performance and endurance or cause structural issues. The document also describes how to calculate weight and balance using information in the aircraft's Pilot Operating Handbook.