Flight Computer: Electronic or not? Does it matter? If so ... - Reddit
Dec 6, 2014 · The manual E6B will work during your written exam but an electronic one is so much faster, easier and accurate. You can use an iPad app or something else in the real world, but for the written your options are limited. You can however use the Sporty's E6B on your FAA exam. Therefore, I would recommend the Sporty's E6B.
Electronic E6B vs Old School vs an App. Does it matter? Does
I used a Sporty's electronic E6B for the tests, now it's a paperweight. I don't know about this CX-3, but if someone has a hard time learning the Sporty's electronic one, something is really wrong. Major respect to the inventor of the whiz wheel back in the day.
Need help with E6B app and wind correction angle/heading
Sep 10, 2015 · As a side note: I love my electronic E6B app (and Foreflight, which does all the math for me), but I really recommend getting an actual E6B sliderule and working a few flight plans the old fashioned way- there's something about actually moving the dials that makes it all click, at least for me.
Help, no longer allowed to use electronic E6B on FAA tests?
Aug 21, 2023 · They have made a policy where you can not use your own calculator, you can only use theirs. It’s a basic calculator not a electronic E6B which has been allowed in the past and meets the requirements of AC 60-11C. Has anyone else experienced this? Because everywhere else I look you should be allowed to use a electronic E6B on your written.
E6B needed for written? : r/flying - Reddit
Oct 12, 2022 · An electronic E6B is approved for all of the written test, and I suppose you should be familiar with how to use it. The only test that they could make you use an actual E6B is the CFI initial oral, because if you had a student with one, you should be able to show them how to use it.
My CFI scrutinized me for using an e6b. : r/flying - Reddit
The electronic E6B does require batteries but it also takes real numbers and gives me back things I don't have to interpret too hard. If I'm ever in a scenario where I don't have power to my usual devices and I can't ask ATC for help, I think I would like to not have to interpret values on a device I probably haven't used for real in ages.
sporty's electronic e6b or ASA cx-3 : r/flying - Reddit
Oct 12, 2022 · The CX -3 is backordered until December but the sporty's electronic e6b is available now. Does it have all of the same functions of the cx-3? If so I'd rather get it now instead of trying to learn the calculator just before the exam.
CFIs, do you know how to use the old E6B? : r/flying - Reddit
I hadn't calculated either of those values on E6B in like 18 years but the instructions are printed right on it. I'm sure he would have accepted an electronic E6B as well. So it's not the only way. But it's a good way. Honestly the E6B is a really fast way to get an answer that is more than close enough accuracy wise.
mechanical vs electronic flight computer? : r/flying - Reddit
Electronic E6B. It is the way everything is going. If you are going for airlines, an electronic E6B is typically all they allow for the ATP written (at most testing centers). Also, why not improve your chances for each written. Electronic is far more accurate. When using in flight, wouldn't you prefer a calculator that gives you better answers?
Are electronic E6B’s allowed for Private Pilot check rides ... - Reddit
Dec 14, 2020 · If you're struggling with your E6B, the Jeppesen CR3 may make more sense to you; the biggest difference between that and the E6B is how the wind-related calculations are visualized on the calculator. Here is a link to the user guide that contains very detailed instructions that explain everything, with practice problems, broken down by which ...