Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 29, 2025

That said, tuition in flight training is a bit of a misnomer in most cases; generally, costs can be broken down into rental costs, flight instructor fees, and the cost of various supplies. Unsurprisingly, newer airplanes with upgraded glass cockpits tend to cost more, while older aircraft with classic steam gauges tend to cost less.

Airplanes

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Or how do modern airplanes reduce dangerous effects like aileron flutter or adverse yaw? Unstable aircraft designs are better suited for high-maneuverability aircraft like aerobatic stunt airplanes or military fighters. The electronic actuation is governed by a flight computer, which is able to move the ailerons very precisely.

Aileron

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The electronic E6B is equally useful when in the airplane, to help determine actual winds aloft, true airspeed, fuel burn, and descent planning. Well use the Sportys electronic E6B flight computer in this quiz when calculating flight planning and navigation questions. 926 175 167 Correct!

Flight Plan

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

You can use a flight computer like an E6B or onboard avionics to determine your true airspeed. For equivalent airspeed, you can rely on flight computers or specific charts in your Aircraft Flight Manual. You can also do a rough estimation by adding 2% to your IAS for every 1,000 feet of altitude.

True Airspeed

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

The student pilot may initially struggle to understand the functions of an E6B flight computer. But pilots around the globe rely on this indispensable gadget for charting their flights, crunching numbers to determine time in transit, fuel usage, and necessary adjustments for wind shifts. Be careful interpreting the scales.

Groundspeed

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

If you dream of flying small airplanes on weekends or piloting commercial airliners with hundreds of passengers, you need certain pilot licenses to reach your aviation goals. Flight planning : Calculating time, distance, and fuel needs. Which License(s) Should You Get? What about physics?

Pilot

Professional Pilot

JULY 7, 2025

However, with no room to navigate up the steep glacial valley, the pilots finessed the airplane over the hurdle with no more than 200 ft of clearance. Fortunately, most flight computers can perform these calculations, and some will use them behind the scenes to adjust performance figures.

Density Altitude

Flight Training Central

JULY 28, 2025

Whether you’re taking the Private Pilot Airplane (PAR) exam or another test, this comprehensive guide will walk you through every step of the process, from creating your account to selecting your testing center. Testing aids such as an E6B flight computer are permissable. What can I bring to the FAA Knowledge Test?

Pilot

Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 23, 2025

Equipment & Materials You’ll need items like headsets, charts, flight bags, and flight computers. Additional Ratings & Advanced Certifications Instrument Rating Adding an instrument rating allows you to fly in clouds, low visibility, and busy airspace under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).

Pilot

Flying Magazine

MAY 3, 2025

Three flight computers manage the flight controls and aircraft state. Below them, four more computers vote on decisions made by the main three computers. A further two computers handle communications and plan flight paths.

Pilot

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 21, 2025

You can find the calibrated airspeed for your airplane in the calibration chart of the aircraft manual. The most accurate method is to use a conventional or electronic flight computer. Additional Aircraft Speed Categories Ground Speed (GS) Groundspeed is the actual speed of the airplane over the ground.

Calibrated Airspeed

iPad Pilot News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

E6B Flight Computer The E6B app from Sporty’s represents the next generation of flight computer, with its roots dating back to the mechanical version designed for military pilots. Sporty’s E6B flight computer is available for $9.99 in the App Store.

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iPad Pilot News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

E6B Flight Computer The E6B app from Sporty’s represents the next generation of flight computer, with its roots dating back to the mechanical version designed for military pilots. Sporty’s E6B flight computer is available for $9.99 in the App Store.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

Be wary about putting money on account at a flight school unless it has a refund policy and it is in writing. If you are pursuing a certificate to fly an airplane, you will need to have it before you are allowed to solo. Learn to Use a Mechanical E6-B Flight Computer Don’t let it intimidate you.

Aeronautical Information Manual

Flying Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

For example, one could be an L-shaped, military-issue C-cell battery strapped to a shoulder harness so it projects on the instrument panel during night flights. A kneeboard is like a lap desk you use in the airplane. Courtesy: Sporty’s Pilot Shop] Kneeboard A kneeboard is like a lap desk you use in the airplane.

Flight Computer

Plane and Pilot

JULY 16, 2024

The written exam, known as the PAR (private pilot airplane) or PPL written, is a multiple-choice timed knowledge test. The written test is taken at a computer testing center and requires an endorsement from a CFI stating the student is ready to take the test. Airplanes have a weight limit, and limitations on where weight is placed.

Density Altitude

iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

Air Navigation Pro This flight planning and GPS navigation app is designed for VFR pilots and offers international support, including charts for the US, Europe, South America and more. Bombardier Aerospace This collection of apps provides eLearning, operating procedures and maintenance utilities for operators of Bombardier jet airplanes.

Weather

Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 2, 2024

2 Headset Airplanes are noisy. Aviation Weather Handbook ($49.95) FAR/AIM ($19.95) Airplane Flying Handbook ($17.95) Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowlege ($17.95) #4 Fuel Tester One of the many pre-flight tasks pilots perform on aircraft involves fuel, and it’s not just confirming you have enough for your flight and required reserve.

Pilot

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2025

Flight Computers Flight computers such as the E6B have the functionality to calculate density altitude. Consult sources on the specific use of a flight computer, like an E6B, for determining density altitude. Under the performance section there are graphs for calculating take-off and landing distances.

Density Altitude

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 30, 2025

Courtesy: Sporty’s Pilot Shop] Consider pairing charts with foundational texts from the FAA like the FAAs Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge or the Airplane Flying Handbook. Some aviation-specific watches even feature E6B flight computer bezels to help with quick calculations.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

In fly-by-wire systems, the flight computer gauges how much rudder must be added for a given bank angle and airspeed to counteract adverse yaw. Some aircraft automatically achieve this by connecting the ailerons and rudder using mechanical linkages or electronically with fly-by-wire systems.

Aileron

Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

Landing an airplane is not easy, even for experienced pilots. Calculate the crosswind using the wind component table or a flight computer, such as an E6-B. The control surfaces become less effective when the airplane slows during the roundout. Consider learning to fly tailwheel airplanes.

Crosswind

Fear of Landing

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Then, like the pioneer aviators, I bring out my manual flight computer, a circular slide rule invented in the 1930s, to plot distance flown against time in the air. Gavin sniggers. “Why bother with that old-fashioned crap?” ” I ignore him. “My calculations agree with the DME readout of seventy knots.”

Weather

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 4, 2024

For the Private Pilot Airplane exam (PAR), you will need to submit: Your Airman Knowledge Test Report (AKTR) indicating failure (whether valid or expired) An endorsement from an authorized instructor who provided extra training and confirmed that you’re ready to pass the test The price for retaking an FAA exam is the same as your exam fee.

Pilot

Flying Magazine

MAY 19, 2025

These books include the Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Aviation Weather Handbook , (FAA-H-8083-28A), Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3C), and current copy of the FAR/AIM. Make Your Own An enterprising CFI can create a ground school using books available from the Federal Aviation Association.

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Professional Pilot

JUNE 10, 2024

S enior readers probably recall risking back strain just to board their airplanes lugging a bag with up to 40 lb of charts, manuals, and miscellaneous paper. For most pilots, electronic flight bags (EFBs) have sent all that paper for recycling. And Sporty’s E6B Flight Computer packs most of a wiz wheel into your Watch.

Flight Deck

Plane and Pilot

MAY 22, 2025

This light is so much more than just a headlamp for hands-free operations , as its durable clip also allows it to be placed almost anywhere on the flight deck. It is a historical and visual exploration of awe-inspiring aviation over a period of 100 years, from the earliest airplane prototypes to supersonic jets. Price: $29.95

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

On the other hand, flight schools provide structure and better access to resources. Flying Clubs Flying clubs are groups of people who share access to airplanes and instructors. This means you’ll pay less for renting aircraft and taking lessons compared to most flight schools. Which one is best for you?

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