To close the subject, let me add a comment.

The first section of every flight plan is called   TPS
Takeoff Performance System.

1. Header is time and date of flight, type of aircraft, assumed weather at time of TO, weight at the gate, TO and fuel on board.

2. Thrust and Vspeed for each rw - up to 5.
this section includes the flap setting, the stab setting, N1, AC on , and maxTO for setting. Also gives the TO CG.- shift back with the pitch. Slat and flap retract speed and min speed maneuverring

3. Then there is an airport analysis, RW lenght, slope, obtructions, considerations for NI setting and flap for each runway.

4. Last there is a summary of the weight and balance - which is supported by the actual load closeout.
Last minute changes, added cargo + or - pax, is given to the crew and the impact on the flight.

Ballast fuel - if present, is part of the payload and cannot be used
The crew must placard the fuel pump for that tank.

Flying these planes is a serious business !! :)

Happy Flying !

Raymond   Boeing or nothing
KFLL   South florida