E6b Flight Computer Exercises Verified Today

Fuel planning is where unverified exercises crash (literally, in the logs). Here are verified examples.

Why practice these specific exercises? Because in the air, you cannot trust your gut. e6b flight computer exercises verified

The E6B flight computer is a circular slide rule designed to perform a wide range of calculations, including: Because in the air, you cannot trust your gut

Your cruise burn is 9.5 GPH. The flight time from engine start to shutdown is 3.4 hours. How much fuel is needed (including 45-minute reserve)? How much fuel is needed (including 45-minute reserve)

: Similar to speed, set the fuel burn rate (gallons per hour) at the speed index to determine total fuel burned for a specific flight duration. Wind Correction & Groundspeed : Set the wind direction under the "True Index." Mark the wind velocity up from the center grommet. Set your True Course under the True Index.