You are flying at a groundspeed of 135 knots for 45 minutes . How far have you traveled?
Given: True heading = 111°, Variation = 8° W, Deviation = +2°. Find: Compass heading.
Your aircraft burns 11.5 gallons of fuel per hour (GPH). You are planning a flight that will take 2 hours and 15 minutes. How much fuel will you burn?
Which you want to focus on (calculator vs. wind face)
1) 123 kts, 2) 169 NM, 3) 1 hr 46 min, 4) 14.17 gallons, 5) 3 hr 11 min. Set 2: 1) 138 SM, 2) 240 lbs, 3) 68∘F68 raised to the composed with power F , 4) 2,438 meters. Set 3: Scenario A: WCA -8∘negative 8 raised to the composed with power (Right), GS 138 kts. Set 4: 1) 6,500 ft DA, 2) 134 kts TAS. Conclusion e6b flight computer exercises
Before diving into the exercises, remember that your mechanical E6B has two distinct sides, each serving a specific purpose:
Mastering the E6B flight computer, often called the "whiz wheel," is a rite of passage for every pilot. While digital apps are convenient, the manual E6B is a reliable, battery-free tool that helps you visualize the relationships between speed, time, distance, and wind.
Your groundspeed is calculated at 115 knots. How long will it take to fly 78 NM? E6B Steps:
Given: Same as above. Find: Crosswind component. You are flying at a groundspeed of 135 knots for 45 minutes
True course 027°. TAS 93 knots. Winds aloft 290° at 14 knots. Find WCA and groundspeed. Solution: WCA = approximately 8° right. Groundspeed = approximately 88 knots.
Scenario : You are cruising at 9,500 feet at 130 knots TAS. Your engine sputters. You locate an airport 27 NM away on your map. You have a 15-knot tailwind.
From the situation above, with 95 miles remaining, what total heading change is needed to proceed directly to the destination? Solution: Apply the one-in-sixty rule for both legs: (5/42 × 60) + (5/95 × 60) = 7.1° + 3.2° = 10.3 degrees total.
Exercise 1.2: 4. 21.35 gallons 5. Time = 2.5 hr → 21.75 gallons Find: Compass heading
By working through these exercises and using the linked resources, you will transform the E6B from a confusing piece of equipment into a reliable and essential part of your pilot's toolkit.
53 minutes. Set the 60 index to 145. Look at 128 on the outer scale. The inner scale points to 53.
You have been cruising at 95 knots groundspeed for 35 minutes. How far have you traveled? E6B Steps: Align the 60-minute index arrow with 95 on the outer scale. Locate 35 on the inner scale. Read the distance directly above it on the outer scale. Answer: 55.4 NM. Section 2: Fuel Consumption Exercises
You have 36 gallons of usable fuel remaining. Your fuel burn rate is 11.0 GPH. How long can you fly before tanks are empty? E6B Steps:
You were supposed to fly from Airport A to Airport B (120 NM total). You have flown 40 NM, but you notice you are 4 NM left of course. How many degrees must you turn to fly directly to the destination?