Feb 1, 2025 · The E6B is a mechanical slide rule that helps pilots make calculations useful for flight planning. Use the slide rule side to calculate time, speed, fuel, and air density …

Sep 24, 2014 · Scales: The front side of the E6B is essentially a circular slide rule with three separate scales. These scales are named and highlighted below: SCALE A – The outer scale …

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Feb 28, 2023 · A scale printed on the instrument makes that last one particularly easy. The slide rule also includes scales for both nautical and statute miles. These come in handy when you …

The inner scale is labeled “IND ALT,” which means indicated altitude. The outer scale is labeled “TRUE ALT,” which means true (corrected) altitude. These labels are located between “50” …

1. Set the rate arrow at 125 on the outer scale. See Figure 4. 2. Find 4:30 on the inner scale. 3. The value on the outer scale is slightly more than 55. You know that 4 hours at 125 knots …

Sep 25, 2020 · This is a brief tutorial for performing basic computations using the E6B flight computer on a pilot watch. What is an E6B? An E6B flight computer is a circular slide rule …

Before actually getting into some problems, you have to learn a little about the parts of the E6B. First I will define the scales and the pointers, and then I will show you how to put them into …

Feb 25, 2025 · The E6B flight computer, sometimes referred to as a “whizz wheel,” is a circular slide rule with multiple scales and rotating components. It’s designed to perform a wide range …

Even when using the time scale for hours reading, the inner scale can still be used to get the minute number. For example, 4:00 is 24*(10min). The next short mark means 24.2 in the inner …