Originally Posted by
capngrog
I have looked at several data bases of Aviation Acronyms, including three belonging to the FAA, but I'm still unaware of the meanings of your acronyms: BOM, LDA, LDM, LDR and MLM. It's been a long time since I've flown anything professionally (steam gauge era), so I admit my relative ignorance. I would appreciate a translation. Oh, by the way, I agree with your analysis ... to the extent I understand it.
Cheers,
Grog
* I Admit Defeat. What Do The Acronyms Used Mean? Even the FAA List Of Acronyms Is Of Little Use.
BOM Basic Operating Mass. The Euro term for Weight.
LDA Landing Distance Available.
LDR Landing Distance Required
MLM Maximum Landing Mass