Weight at End of Loiter Phase in Range and Endurance Formulas

The Weight at End of Loiter Phase refers to the aircraft’s mass after completing a period of flying at a predetermined location or holding pattern. And is denoted by W_L,end. Weight at End of Loiter Phase is usually measured using the Kilogram for Weight. Note that the value of Weight at End of Loiter Phase is always positive. Typically, the value of Weight at End of Loiter Phase is greater than 0.

Range and Endurance formulas that make use of Weight at End of Loiter Phase

fxMaximum Lift to Drag Ratio given Preliminary Endurance for Jet AircraftGo

fxSpecific Fuel Consumption given Preliminary Endurance for Jet AircraftGo

fxLift to Drag for Maximum Endurance given Preliminary Endurance for Prop-Driven AircraftGo

fxPropeller Efficiency given Preliminary Endurance for Prop-Driven AircraftGo

fxSpecific Fuel Consumption given Preliminary Endurance for Prop-Driven AircraftGo

FAQ

What is the Weight at End of Loiter Phase?

The Weight at End of Loiter Phase refers to the aircraft’s mass after completing a period of flying at a predetermined location or holding pattern. Weight at End of Loiter Phase is usually measured using the Kilogram for Weight. Note that the value of Weight at End of Loiter Phase is always positive. Typically, the value of Weight at End of Loiter Phase is greater than 0.

Can the Weight at End of Loiter Phase be negative?

No, the Weight at End of Loiter Phase, measured in Weight cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Weight at End of Loiter Phase?

Weight at End of Loiter Phase is usually measured using the Kilogram[kg] for Weight. Gram[kg], Milligram[kg], Ton (Metric)[kg] are the few other units in which Weight at End of Loiter Phase can be measured.

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