E6b Flight Computer: Exercises

Aaron TruemanBy Midnight Club
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E6b Flight Computer: Exercises

The E6B flight computer (manual or electronic) is used to solve common navigation and performance problems. This report summarizes a hands-on exercise session to build proficiency in:

All exercises assume no electronic GPS assistance; only a manual circular slide-rule E6B or approved electronic E6B. e6b flight computer exercises

Scenario:

  • Set the Course: Rotate the disc until the True Course (270) aligns with the True Index.
  • Slide the Airspeed: Slide the rectangular card up or down until the grommet sits on the arc representing your True Airspeed (150).
  • Read the Result:
  • Ground Speed: Look at the horizontal line where the grommet sits.
  • True Heading: TC (270) - WCA (5°L) = Heading 265°.
  • Answer: Fly Heading 265° at a Ground Speed of 140 knots.

    • Goal: Find any missing variable in under 15 seconds per problem. The E6B flight computer (manual or electronic) is

    Given: Groundspeed (GS) = 120 knots. Time = 1 hour 45 minutes. Find: Distance traveled. E6B Method: Rotate inner scale so 120 (outer) aligns with the index (60 minutes). Find 1:45 (105 minutes) on the inner scale. Read outer scale = 210 nautical miles. All exercises assume no electronic GPS assistance; only

    Drill Set (Answers below):

    As you move into complex aircraft, hot days at high altitude fields become dangerous. Density altitude (DA) tells you how your plane will perform.

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