Jodel DR 1050 / DR 1051 (CEA) weight and balance & performance calculator
The Jodel DR 1050 / DR 1051 (CEA) is a three-seat touring aircraft with fixed tailwheel gear and piston engine. BriefingPal has 1 model of the DR 1050 on file – DR 1050 Ambassadeur (Continental O-200 A, Ratier FH 110) – with data from the Pilot's Operating Handbook for weight and balance, takeoff and landing distances, climb and cruise. Free, no sign-up.
* DR 1050 Ambassadeur (Continental O-200 A, Ratier FH 110), MTOW, sea level / 6,500 ft, ISA – details below
Calculate the Jodel DR 1050 / DR 1051 (CEA) weight, CG and takeoff distance
Your own empty mass (weighing report, optional)
The POH has no standard empty moment for this model – enter the empty mass CG from your weighing report to get the CG.
Leave empty to use the typical POH empty mass. Your aircraft's weighing report is what counts.
Calculated on the BriefingPal server from the POH data. Nothing is stored, no cookie. Planning aid only – the POH/AFM and your weighing report are authoritative.
DR 1050 key figures by model
| Model | Built | MTOW | Empty mass¹ | Usable fuel | Max. baggage | Useful load with full fuel¹ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR 1050 Ambassadeur (Continental O-200 A, Ratier FH 110) | – | 750 kg (1,653 lb) | 434 kg (957 lb) | 28 US gal (106 L) | 110 kg (243 lb) | 240 kg (528 lb) |
¹ Typical empty mass from the POH sample loading; your aircraft's current weighing report applies. Useful load = MTOW − empty mass − usable fuel (people, baggage, oil if not included).
DR 1050 takeoff and landing distance
BriefingPal result at MTOW, sea level, 15 °C, no wind, dry paved runway, normal takeoff and landing per POH with the app's default flap setting, without safety factor:
| Model | Takeoff ground roll | Takeoff over 50 ft | Landing over 50 ft | Landing ground roll |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR 1050 Ambassadeur (Continental O-200 A, Ratier FH 110) | 310 m (1,020 ft) | 515 m (1,700 ft) | – | – |
Hot and high: at 5,000 ft and 25 °C (density altitude about 7,300 ft) the DR 1050 Ambassadeur (Continental O-200 A, Ratier FH 110) needs about 865 m (2,830 ft) to clear 50 ft – 67 % more than at sea level. Calculate density altitude →
In BriefingPal you enter your actual weight, airfield, temperature and wind. The app reads the POH charts for these conditions, compares the result with TORA/LDA of the selected runway and can add a 1.15 safety factor.
DR 1050 climb and cruise performance
| Model | Rate of climb at sea level | Time / fuel to 6,500 ft | Cruise TAS at 6,500 ft | Fuel flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR 1050 Ambassadeur (Continental O-200 A, Ratier FH 110) | 690 fpm | 12 min / 1.5 US gal | 106 kt | 4.9 US gal/h (18 L/h) |
MTOW, ISA, default power setting of the POH cruise table (≈65 % power for DR 1050 Ambassadeur (Continental O-200 A, Ratier FH 110)). Values change with weight, temperature and the power you choose in the app.
DR 1050 weight and balance in BriefingPal
Loading stations: seat row 1, seat row 2, baggage compartment, combined baggage limit, fuel. Maximum baggage: 110 kg (243 lb). Maximum landing mass 740 kg (1,631 lb) (DR 1050 Ambassadeur (Continental O-200 A, Ratier FH 110)) – BriefingPal checks the landing point after trip fuel against it. Demonstrated crosswind: 15 kt. Best rate of climb speed Vy: 71 KIAS. Service ceiling: 15,338 ft. Fuel: AVGAS.
Crosswind calculator with the demonstrated crosswind of the DR 1050 →
How to calculate DR 1050 weight and balance
- Choose the DR 1050Type the registration or pick Jodel → DR 1050 → your model. Stored weighing data of the registration are used automatically.
- Enter people, baggage and fuelWeights in kg or lb, fuel in US gallons or litres. MTOW and every station limit are checked instantly.
- Check the CG envelopeTakeoff, zero-fuel and landing points are drawn into the DR 1050 envelope from the POH.
- Add airfields and routeTakeoff and landing distances, climb, cruise and fuel follow from the same weight – then print the briefing PDF.
DR 1050 – frequently asked questions
What is the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of the DR 1050?
DR 1050 Ambassadeur (Continental O-200 A, Ratier FH 110): 750 kg (1,653 lb).
How much usable fuel does the DR 1050 carry?
DR 1050 Ambassadeur (Continental O-200 A, Ratier FH 110): 28 US gal (106 L).
What is the useful load of the DR 1050 with full fuel?
With the typical POH empty mass and full usable fuel: DR 1050 Ambassadeur (Continental O-200 A, Ratier FH 110): 240 kg (528 lb). Your aircraft's real empty mass is in its weighing report – BriefingPal can store it per registration.
How long is the DR 1050 takeoff distance?
DR 1050 Ambassadeur (Continental O-200 A, Ratier FH 110) at MTOW, sea level, 15 °C, no wind: ground roll about 310 m (1,020 ft), over 50 ft about 515 m (1,700 ft). At 5,000 ft and 25 °C it grows to about 865 m (2,830 ft). Always check the POH for your exact conditions.
Is there a free DR 1050 weight and balance calculator?
Yes. BriefingPal is free and needs no account. It covers 1 model of the DR 1050, draws the CG envelope from the POH and also computes takeoff and landing distances, climb, cruise and fuel – with a briefing PDF.
Data source
All figures come from the manufacturer's Pilot's Operating Handbook / Airplane Flight Manual of each model (weight and balance section and performance section) and are computed with the BriefingPal engine. BriefingPal is a planning aid; the original POH/AFM of your aircraft and its weighing report remain authoritative.
Calculators
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