E6B Flight Computer

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E6B Flight Computer
The E6B flight computer is an analog slide rule
type of flight computer. The E6B also has the
nickname the Whiz Wheel. The E6B has mostly
been replaced with on board electronic flight
computers, but is still used for flight training
or as a backup. With the E6B, a pilot can do many
flight planning calculations. 
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How to use the E6B Flight Computer
The E6B has two primary part the circular slide
rule and the wind side The back of the flight
computer with the wind side allow calculations
for wind correction angle and ground speed With
the E6B you can do many conversions too. These
include nautical to statute miles, miles to
kilometers, US gallons to Imperial Gallons,
Quantity to Weight conversions.
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First thing to do is set the rate arrow on the
E6B flight computer to your desired airspeed.
Lets assume your airspeed will be 180 knots. The
distance between your starting point and
destination is 270 nautical miles.
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