Roland Z-602 / Zenair CH 601 weight and balance & performance calculator
The Roland Z-602 / Zenair CH 601 is a two-seat light sport / ultralight aircraft with fixed tailwheel gear and piston engine. BriefingPal has 1 model of the Roland Z-602 / Zenair CH 601 on file – Z-602 XL tailwheel – with data from the Pilot's Operating Handbook for weight and balance, takeoff and landing distances, climb and cruise. Free, no sign-up.
* Z-602 XL tailwheel, MTOW, sea level / 6,500 ft, ISA – details below
Calculate the Roland Z-602 / Zenair CH 601 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.
Roland Z-602 / Zenair CH 601 key figures by model
| Model | Built | MTOW | Empty mass¹ | Usable fuel | Max. baggage | Useful load with full fuel¹ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-602 XL tailwheel | – | 450 kg (992 lb) | 297 kg (655 lb) | 33 US gal (125 L) | 18 kg (40 lb) | 63 kg (139 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).
Roland Z-602 / Zenair CH 601 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-602 XL tailwheel | 980 fpm | 9 min / 1.8 US gal | 108 kt | 4.2 US gal/h (16 L/h) |
MTOW, ISA, default power setting of the POH cruise table. Values change with weight, temperature and the power you choose in the app.
Roland Z-602 / Zenair CH 601 weight and balance in BriefingPal
Loading stations: seat row 1, baggage area 1, baggage area 2, baggage area 3, fuel. Maximum baggage: 18 kg (40 lb). Demonstrated crosswind: 22 kt. Best rate of climb speed Vy: 65 KIAS. Service ceiling: 12,000 ft. Fuel: AVGAS.
Crosswind calculator with the demonstrated crosswind of the Roland Z-602 / Zenair CH 601 →
How to calculate Roland Z-602 / Zenair CH 601 weight and balance
- Choose the Roland Z-602 / Zenair CH 601Type the registration or pick Zenair → Roland Z-602 / Zenair CH 601 → 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 Roland Z-602 / Zenair CH 601 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.
Roland Z-602 / Zenair CH 601 – frequently asked questions
What is the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of the Roland Z-602 / Zenair CH 601?
Z-602 XL tailwheel: 450 kg (992 lb).
How much usable fuel does the Roland Z-602 / Zenair CH 601 carry?
Z-602 XL tailwheel: 33 US gal (125 L).
What is the useful load of the Roland Z-602 / Zenair CH 601 with full fuel?
With the typical POH empty mass and full usable fuel: Z-602 XL tailwheel: 63 kg (139 lb). Your aircraft's real empty mass is in its weighing report – BriefingPal can store it per registration.
Is there a free Roland Z-602 / Zenair CH 601 weight and balance calculator?
Yes. BriefingPal is free and needs no account. It covers 1 model of the Roland Z-602 / Zenair CH 601, 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.
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