Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The electronic E6B is equally useful when in the airplane, to help determine actual winds aloft, true airspeed, fuel burn, and descent planning. Well use the Sportys electronic E6B flight computer in this quiz when calculating flight planning and navigation questions. 926 175 167 Correct! knots Correct! knots Correct!

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Flight Plan True Airspeed Flight Computer Groundspeed 52

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 21, 2025

You can find the calibrated airspeed for your airplane in the calibration chart of the aircraft manual. The most accurate method is to use a conventional or electronic flight computer. Additional Aircraft Speed Categories Ground Speed (GS) Groundspeed is the actual speed of the airplane over the ground.

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Calibrated Airspeed True Airspeed Indicated Airspeed Groundspeed 93

iPad Pilot News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

E6B Flight Computer The E6B app from Sporty’s represents the next generation of flight computer, with its roots dating back to the mechanical version designed for military pilots. It’s a great way to determine groundspeed, density altitude and many other crucial performance calculations.

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Pilot Flight Computer Aeronautical Information Manual Weather 98

iPad Pilot News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

E6B Flight Computer The E6B app from Sporty’s represents the next generation of flight computer, with its roots dating back to the mechanical version designed for military pilots. It’s a great way to determine groundspeed, density altitude and many other crucial performance calculations.

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Pilot Flight Computer Aeronautical Information Manual Weather 96

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

The student pilot may initially struggle to understand the functions of an E6B flight computer. But pilots around the globe rely on this indispensable gadget for charting their flights, crunching numbers to determine time in transit, fuel usage, and necessary adjustments for wind shifts. The fuel consumption for your flight.

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Groundspeed True Airspeed Density Altitude Knot 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

Landing an airplane is not easy, even for experienced pilots. A headwind lowers groundspeed , making landing easier. Calculate the crosswind using the wind component table or a flight computer, such as an E6-B. The control surfaces become less effective when the airplane slows during the roundout.

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Crosswind Longitudinal Axis Aileron Rudder 52