Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In the early days, pilots used a mechanical circular slide rule, called an E6B. During flight training, youll learn to plan your cross-country flights first by hand and use the E6B each step of the way. Well use the Sportys electronic E6B flight computer in this quiz when calculating flight planning and navigation questions.

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Flight Plan True Airspeed Flight Computer Groundspeed 52

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

If you’re aiming to get comfortable with managing both airspeed and altitude in flight, you’ll need to understand the difference between indicated airspeed (IAS) and true airspeed (TAS). Key Takeaways Airspeed and altitude are directly linked to each other throughout different phases of your flight.

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True Airspeed Indicated Airspeed Altimeter Lift 52

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 21, 2025

Airspeed guides everything from takeoff to landing and every phase in between. But did you know there are several types of airspeed, each serving a unique purpose? Like Indicated Airspeed (IAS) , Calibrated Airspeed (CAS) , True Airspeed (TAS) , and more! Lets break down the six types of airspeed!

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Calibrated Airspeed True Airspeed Indicated Airspeed Airplanes 93

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. Thats your true airspeed.

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Groundspeed True Airspeed Density Altitude Knot 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2025

For pilots, understanding air density isn’t just about physics; its about safety and efficiency in every flight. High-density altitude reduces aircraft performance, requiring flight adjustments. Pilots calculate density altitude to assess and compensate for changes in air density. What Is Air Density?

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Density Altitude Pilot True Airspeed Lift 52

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.

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