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Best Flight Computers: Mechanical and Electronic

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There are a few items that every pilot needs to keep in their flight bag. A paper chart or two, a chart plotter, and a flight computer are must-haves. Wait…a computer? Do pilots have to carry an entire computer just for flying? They do, but the flight computer might not look like you’d expect.

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Boeing ships NASA second core rocket stage for historic mission to Moon

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The main stage also stores the flight computers and most of the avionics needed to fly the rocket. Additionally, it supports the thrust of the four RS-25 engines and the two five-segment solid rocket boosters attached to the engine and intermediate tank sections. According to NASA , the rocket’s main stage will be 212 ft (66.25

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LATAM Boeing 777 Tailstrike At Milano Malpensa Preliminary Report: Pilots Entered Wrong Takeoff Parameters In Flight Computer

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The National Agency for the Safety of Flight (Agenzia Nazionale per la Sicurezza del Volo, ANSV) has released its preliminary report about an incident involving a LATAM Airlines Boeing 777-300ER in Milan, Italy.

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Video Tip: How to use a mechanical E6B flight computer

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Most students today prefer to use an electronic E6B flight computer when planning a flight or preparing for the FAA knowledge test. The electronic E6B is actually the evolution of a mechanical E6B flight computer, often referred to as a whiz wheel.

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Top 10 apps for Student Pilots

iPad Pilot News

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. Sporty’s E6B flight computer is available for $9.99 in the App Store.

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Top 10 apps for Student Pilots

iPad Pilot News

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. Sporty’s E6B flight computer is available for $9.99 in the App Store.

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Video tip: How to use a sectional plotter to plan a cross-country flight

Flight Training Central

As you enter the cross-country planning phase of your private pilot training, you’ll learn the skills required to plan long-distance trips using a VFR sectional, plotter, E6B flight computer and Navlog. The video clip below is from Sporty’s 2025 Learn to Fly Course