The author recounts a near-catastrophic flight due to significantly overloading a Cessna Skyhawk with passengers and luggage, exceeding weight and balance limits. The experience highlights the ...

Yes, a weight and balance issue can be more critical on smaller airplane because a even a small error accounts for a larger percentage of the total weight. A 500-lb ...

Southwest Airlines has been under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration for a year, with the probe focused on its aircraft weight and balance calculations, a critical step before ...

When it comes to weight loss, a caloric deficit is the primary driver. This means consuming fewer calories than your body needs to maintain its current weight. However, a common concern is the ...

Stress and weight are more interconnected than they might seem. Beyond emotional eating, chronic stress affects the body’s hormonal and behavioral systems, leading to changes in weight regulation, fat ...

Here’s the Connection Key Takeaways: Hormones like insulin, cortisol, thyroid hormones, and testosterone play a direct role ...