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E6B Made Easy: A Beginner’s Step-by-Step Guide

Pilot Institute

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. Thats your true airspeed.

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What Is Air Density? A Simple Guide for Pilots

Pilot Institute

When flying through a high-pressure weather system, the same volume of air contains more molecules. The opposite is true for low-pressure weather systems. Flight Computers Flight computers such as the E6B have the functionality to calculate density altitude. Is High Air Density Good for Flying?