Exercises: E6b Flight Computer

Despite the prevalence of GPS and electronic flight bags (EFBs), the mechanical remains an essential tool for student pilots and a required subject for FAA knowledge tests. It is the ultimate backup, working without batteries or satellite signals.

For student pilots preparing for the FAA written exam or a checkride, accuracy and speed are key. Keep these tips in mind: e6b flight computer exercises

Note how many degrees left or right the pencil dot is from the centerline. This is your Wind Correction Angle (WCA). Left is subtracted (-), right is added (+) to your True Course to find True Heading (TH). Practice Exercises Exercise 4.1: True Course (TC): 090° True Airspeed (TAS): 120 knots Wind: 180° at 20 knots Despite the prevalence of GPS and electronic flight

Formula: TAS = CAS × √(Sea Level Density / Actual Density) – or use the E6B window. Keep these tips in mind: Note how many

A flight visibility report states 5 Statute Miles (SM). What is this distance in Nautical Miles (NM)? E6B Steps:

The wind side is used to find your Wind Correction Angle (WCA) and Groundspeed (GS) by plotting a "wind dot".