E6b Flight Computer — Exercises Verified

Slide the grid so that your wind dot rests on the 120 knot TAS arc. Read the groundspeed under the center grommet (117 knots).

The E6B is an analog circular slide rule and navigation computer developed by US Navy Lieutenant Philip Dalton in the 1930s. Its name originates from its original part number for the US Army Air Corps during WWII.

Practical relevance

(e.g., fuel planning with multiple legs).

Accuracy and technical correctness

If you are practicing for FAA exams or flight training, these are the standard "verified" calculation types:

Even with verified exercises, you must learn to self-correct. Here are the top three E6B mistakes: e6b flight computer exercises verified

Pressure altitude: 8,500 ft OAT: -10°C Indicated altitude (assuming altimeter set to 29.92): ?

✅ Manual calculation or electronic tool matches. Slide the grid so that your wind dot

Pressure Altitude 5,000 ft, OAT +15°C, Calibrated Airspeed (CAS) 110 kts. Locate the Airspeed/Density Alt (Pressure Alt) with (110 CAS) on the inner scale. Read TAS on the outer scale. Verify Result: Exercise 5: Unit Conversion (Nautical to Statute) Convert 100 Nautical Miles (NM) to Statute Miles (SM). Find the "NAUT" and "STAT" arrows on the outer scale. (100 NM) with the Read the value under the Verify Result: www.aeropartner.se 💡 Quick Tips for Success Part Time Pilot Companion App

Magnetic Course: 125° | Wind: 219° at 27 kts | TAS: 145 knots | Distance: 215 NM. Task: Find Total Time En-Route and Heading. Its name originates from its original part number