E6b Flight Computer Exercises Verified New! May 2026
E6B flight computer
Mastering the (or "Whiz Wheel") is a core skill for any pilot. Below are verified practice exercises designed to test your proficiency on both the Calculator Side (time, speed, distance) and the Wind Side (groundspeed, headings). 1. Speed, Time, and Distance (Calculator Side)
The Steps:
These Socratic exercises are common on CFI written exams. e6b flight computer exercises verified
- On the E6-B, find the rate of climb of 1,500 feet/minute.
- Align with 5,000 feet on the altitude scale.
- Read off the time to climb: approximately 3 minutes and 20 seconds.
- Given:
- "A 20-knot crosswind shouldn't reduce my ground speed by 50 knots. I must have misread the slide."
8. Mach Number (Electronic E6B example)