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. What Is an E6B and Why Do Pilots Use It?

Groundspeed 52

Groundspeed True Airspeed Density Altitude Knot 52

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In the early days, pilots used a mechanical circular slide rule, called an E6B. The electronic E6B is equally useful when in the airplane, to help determine actual winds aloft, true airspeed, fuel burn, and descent planning. Calculate the actual true airspeed given the following flight conditions. knots Correct!

Flight Plan 52

Flight Plan True Airspeed Flight Computer Groundspeed 52

Flight Training Central

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

What effect does high density altitude have on aircraft performance? What true airspeed should a pilot expect at 9,000 feet on a standard day with 65 percent maximum continuous power? The result of the interference of the surface of the Earth with the airflow patterns about an airplane. 1,300-foot increase.

Density Altitude 105

Density Altitude Knot Ground Effect True Airspeed 105

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2025

Introduction Youre ready for takeoff on a hot, humid day at a high-altitude airport – is your aircraft prepared for the challenge? For pilots, understanding air density isn’t just about physics; its about safety and efficiency in every flight. Knowing how to calculate and adjust for air density can make a difference.

Density Altitude 52

Density Altitude Pilot True Airspeed Lift 52

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

One arrow I had in my quiver was that, even as a student pilot, I was knowledgeable about instrument procedures. In solid soup, approaching minimums, the pilot friend in the right seat said, “I’ve got the lights.” Flying to Oshkosh for EAA AirVenture took us over high terrain, choosing our fuel stops with density altitude in mind.

Knot 94

Knot Weather Density Altitude True Airspeed 94

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

One arrow I had in my quiver was that, even as a student pilot, I was knowledgeable about instrument procedures. In solid soup, approaching minimums, the pilot friend in the right seat said, “I’ve got the lights.” Flying to Oshkosh for EAA AirVenture took us over high terrain, choosing our fuel stops with density altitude in mind.

Knot 83

Knot Weather Density Altitude True Airspeed 83

iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

Pilot’s aviation app directory 2025 Edition iPad Pilot News iPad Pilot News has helped pilots discoverover 100 quality aviation appssince the invention of the iPad in 2010.Here AOPA Magazine Delivers AOPA’s monthly magazines to AOPA members, including AOPA Pilot and AOPA Flight Training.

Weather 91

Weather Pilot Flight Plan Airplanes 91