Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2025

In this article well demonstrate how to perform a quick crosswind calculation and why it is important to know. Key Takeaways Crosswinds are nearly always present Knowing how to calculate them is essential for safe flying. Use the clock face method A simple way to estimate crosswind components quickly. What Is a Crosswind?

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Well use the Sportys electronic E6B flight computer in this quiz when calculating flight planning and navigation questions. You can use any E6B flight computer to answer this quiz, though you may see minor differences in the results due to rounding. Show my results >> E6B Flight Computer You got out of 10 right!

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 4, 2025

You’ll have to figure out how to create a flight plan through different time zones, particularly for extended cross-country flights. Crosswinds will be a frequent issue, so you’ll have to know which direction to head to correct for the wind. By the time you get your license, these calculations will come naturally.

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Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Flight bags are purpose built with pockets and features needed for pilots. Crosswind Flight Gear Bag —The most popular student pilot bag has enough space for a headset and books, yet is small enough to not throw off your weight and balance. Flight Outfitters Lift 2.0 The most important feature students wanted: price.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

Learn to Use a Mechanical E6-B Flight Computer Don’t let it intimidate you. For the pilots (often lapsed CFIs) who argue that the cockpits of turboprops and jets have flight management systems and backups on backups for navigation that will tell you wind correction angles, ground speed, time en route, etc.,

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Flying Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

Courtesy: ASA] E6-B Flight Computer The flight computer is a must-have. For primary pilots, I like the manual E6-B because the wind side helps with visualization of crosswinds and learning about VORs. You will use the E6-B during your knowledge test.

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

ASA CX-3 Flight Computer Based on the ASA CX-3 Flight Computer for pilots, this E6B app allows you to perform routine aviation calculations on your iPhone or iPad. ASA Training Apps ASA is a leading provider of knowledge test prep resources and eBooks for pilots working on a variety of certificates and ratings.

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Weather Pilot Flight Plan Airplanes 91