Aviation Supplies & Academics has introduced the E6B Classroom Trainer.
The new classroom trainer functions exactly like a handheld E6B flight computer, according to ASA officials. It features a wind component grid and crosswind correction chart on one side, while on the other side the slide computes time, speed, distance, altitude, true airspeed, and density altitude problems, as well as conversions.
The large-scale, fully functional E6B flight computer is made of plastic and sits on a metal base that allows for 360° swivel, ASA officials said. A dry or wet erase marker can be used on the transparent surface for wind calculations.
The E6B Classroom Trainer, which is 33 inches wide and 84 inches high (extends to 96 inches), is priced at $1,995. Pre-orders are being taken now for the trainer, which will begin shipping in the fall of 2023.
For more information: ASA2Fly.com
FAA requires a knowledge of dead reckoning and the ability of the applicant to layout a course from A to B for wind correction and calculating time, distance and fuel burn.
The magenta line GPS navigation is easy and safe, but what if it falls…..reading charts and use pilotage and VORs are required knowledge…..
We had one of these in the classroom – this goes back to the 80’s. A very practical teaching tool.
Uh, we had one of these things made of wood in my ground school in Decatur, AL, back in 1973. Does anyone use slide rules outside of aviation any more? Is this what is known as progress?
Anyone can program a course on a GPS navigator and follow the magenta line. Learning how and why you’re plotting a course with wind correction, fuel consumption, and many other features of an E6 are worth learning. What if the GPS goes out? Examiner (DPE) we use requires an applicant to compute their actual GS from one checkpoint to another. Every DPE I’ve used does not allow use of a navigator for the XC portion of the check ride but will check your use of it as well as VOR during the check ride.
I would use my iPad, my phone or my Garmin watch to guide me to the nearest airport in the unlikely event that my dual redundant, battery backed up system failed.
If the satellite system went dow and GPS was not available I still have maps available and would be able to identify a road, a river, or a town to find my location. I don’t fly at night because I am Light Sport.
I think I’ve got it covered.
Had to check the calendar to see if it was April 1st.