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The E6B flight computer, often called the "whiz wheel," is a staple of flight training used to calculate fuel burn, wind correction, and time en route. Mastering this manual tool remains a critical skill for student pilots, as it requires no batteries and is approved for FAA written exams. Essential Practice Exercises

• Groundspeed: Look at the center grommet. The number on the grid aligned with the grommet is the Groundspeed.
• Heading Correction (WCA): Look at the Wind Dot. If it is to the right of the center line, you must turn right (add degrees). Read the degrees on the arc lines.
• True Heading: Apply the correction to the True Course.

• Rule of thumb: 5 × GS = 600 fpm.
• E6B: Not directly, but use formula: (GS × 6080 × tan 3°) / 60 ≈ 600 fpm.
• Answer: ~600 fpm

9 — True course and groundspeed with crosswind (example long leg)

• Given: TC = 150°, TAS = 160 kt, wind = 200° at 40 kt.
• Find: Heading and GS.
• Method: Wind triangle on E6B.
• Answer: Heading ≈ 143°; GS ≈ 143 kt; WCA ≈ −7° (L)

Ground Speed: If you fly 57 nautical miles in 37 minutes, what is your ground speed? (Answer: 91 knots). e6b+flight+computer+exercises+verified

• Look at your wind dot. Is it to the left or right of the center line?
• Count the lines to determine the Wind Correction Angle. (Let's say the dot is 6° to the left). You must steer 6° Left of your course.
• Look directly down from the wind dot to the vertical scale to read your Ground Speed.

• Wind Correction Angle (WCA)
• True Heading (TH)
• Ground Speed (GS)

As with preflight inspections, treat calculations systematically to ensure no step is missed. The E6B flight computer, often called the "whiz

• Converting between units of measurement (e.g., knots to miles per hour)
• Calculating fuel consumption and range
• Determining flight times and estimated times of arrival (ETAs)
• Figuring out the effects of wind on flight paths
• Computing aircraft performance data, such as climb rates and airspeeds