E6b Flight Computer Exercises Verified Direct

Problem:
Climb speed: 90 kts
Climb gradient required: 200 ft/NM
Required climb rate (FPM)?

Solution:

✅ Verified: 90 kts = 1.5 NM/min. 200 × 1.5 = 300.

Many student pilots practice using random numbers from the internet, only to discover their answers don’t match the instructor’s. Unverified exercises lead to: e6b flight computer exercises verified

A verified E6B exercise means the problem has been solved independently (often using both slide-rule logic and an approved electronic E6B like the ASA CX-3) to ensure the answer is indisputable. Below, we provide exactly that.

To ensure your E6B results are accurate:

  • Round conservatively – FAA answers are within ±2% usually.

    • Problem: Your cruise burn is 9.5 GPH. The flight time from engine start to shutdown is 3.4 hours. How much fuel is needed (including 45-minute reserve)? Problem: Climb speed: 90 kts Climb gradient required:

    Solution:

    E6B method: Align index with 9.5. Read outer scale opposite 3:24 (3.4 hrs converted to 204 minutes). That gives trip fuel. Add reserve separately.

    These calculations use the air temperature and pressure altitude (altimeter set to 29.92). ✅ Verified: 90 kts = 1

    This exercise verifies your ability to perform multiplication (finding a quantity given a rate).

    The Scenario: Your aircraft burns 9.5 gallons per hour (GPH). You plan to fly for 2 hours and 20 minutes. How much fuel will you consume?

    The Manual Steps:

  • Look at the number on the outer scale directly above 140.

    • The Verified Solution: