Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Key Takeaways 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 calculations. If youre in the aircraft, set the altimeter to 29.92 Thats your true airspeed. Be careful interpreting the scales.

Groundspeed 52

Groundspeed True Airspeed Density Altitude Knot 52

Air Facts

MAY 5, 2025

The Cessna 150 Since I was the only instrument rated pilot on the team, and the weather was marginal VFR, I chose to fly the 172, N7358G, up to Fairfield on an IFR flight plan above the clouds at 7,000 feet. My IFR flight plan called for a climb through some 4,000′ of clouds up to a cruise altitude of 7,000 feet.

VOR 52

VOR Weather Approach Runway 52

Air

MAY 21, 2025

Can cause sudden losses or gains in indicated airspeed (IAS), directly affecting lift. Altimeter errors can also occur due to pressure changes. It’s a practical skill, especially for pre-flight planning and in-flight adjustments. This rapid change can occur with height or across a horizontal expanse.

Crosswind 52

Crosswind Wind Shear Groundspeed Flight Computer 52