E6-B Flight Computer Instructions - Aviation Supplies & Academics

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E6-B Flight Computer Instructions This instruction booklet can be used with the three different E6-B models available from ASA. If you have a different model than the one depicted, some parts of your computer may appear slightly different from the computers pictured in this booklet. However, the calculations are accomplished with the same method and produce the same answers. © 1992 – 2000 ASA Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. 7005 132nd Place SE Newcastle, WA 98059-3153 All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part of this text is strictly prohibited and unlawful without the written permission of Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. ISBN 1-56027-421-2 ASA-E6B 2
Contents Page Instructions for Using ASA Flight Computer...... 4 The Slide Rule Side .......................................... 5 Time, Speed, and Distance Problems .............. 8 Fuel Consumption Problems ........................... 11 Conversions .................................................... 13 Nautical to Statute Miles ............................ 13 U.S. Gallons to Imperial Gallons ................ 15 Quantity/Weight Conversions..................... 16 Using the Altitude and Speed Correction Windows ........................................ 18 True Airspeed and Density Altitude ................ 18 Converting Mach Number to True Airspeed.... 20 True Altitude .................................................... 21 Feet Per Mile vs. Feet Per Minute................... 22 Off-Course Problems ...................................... 24 The Crosswind Table ...................................... 27 The Wind Side of the Slide ............................. 28 Determining Winds in Flight ............................ 32 Answers to Sample Problems ......................... 37 3
Page 4 and 5: Instructions for Using ASA Flight C
Page 6 and 7: Now look at the number 15 on the di
Page 8 and 9: Time, Speed, and Distance Problems
Page 10 and 11: In the final and most common type o
Page 12 and 13: When you paid for your fuel you not
Page 14 and 15: You can convert either nautical or
Page 16 and 17: middle scale and read 38.5 U.S. gal
Page 18 and 19: Using the Altitude and Speed Correc
Page 20 and 21: Converting Mach Number to True Airs
Page 22 and 23: If the station altitude is unknown,
Page 24 and 25: (Answers are on Page 38) GROUND SPE
Page 26 and 27: Figure 18 Figure 19 shows the setup
Page 28 and 29: 28 Example: The ATIS reports the wi
Page 30 and 31: that represents the true airspeed.
Page 32 and 33: Figure 23 Determining Winds in Flig
Page 34 and 35: Figure 24 34
Page 36 and 37: Notes 36
Page 38: Altitude Correction Problems, Page

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