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Scenario: Burn rate = 9.2 GPH. You have 37 gallons usable. Headwinds force a lower ground speed.

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There is a specific rite of passage for every student pilot: the moment the flight instructor hands you a small, sliding piece of metal or plastic known as the E6B Flight Computer. e6b+flight+computer+exercises+verified

In an age of glass cockpips, ForeFlight, and Garmin avionics, the "Whiz Wheel" can feel like an artifact from a bygone era. However, the FAA still requires you to know how to use it, and more importantly, it offers a tactile understanding of the math behind the flying that a tablet simply can't replicate.

If you’ve been staring at the two sides of the wheel feeling overwhelmed, fear not. We have broken down the four most common E6B exercises you need to master for your check ride and written exam.

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Exercise 12
Climb from 2,000 ft to 9,000 ft at 500 fpm. Ground speed = 90 kt. How far before top of climb (TOC) to start? Scenario: Burn rate = 9

Answer: 21 NM

Exercise 13
3° glideslope, GS = 120 kt. Descent rate (fpm) needed?

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Verification method: Plot wind vector (240/22) from grommet. Rotate to TC 270°. Slide TAS 110 under grommet; read WCA and GS at wind dot. ✅ Verified Answers:

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