Includes Required Rate Of Descent Function

Every pilot knows how valuable an E6B is for flight planning and en route calculations. Sporty’s has made this trusty pilot tool even better with several new functions on its popular electronic version.

In addition to its 20 aviation functions and 14 aviation conversions, Sporty’s electronic E6B now has three new functions:

• Required Rate of Descent function is an invaluable VNAV tool. Enter current altitude and groundspeed, plus assigned or desired crossing altitude and your distance to the crossing fix - the E6B tells you your required rate of descent (in ft/min). You’ll make that crossing restriction every time.
• Top of Descent function tells you how far out (in miles) to begin your descent. Input your groundspeed and current altitude, plus desired altitude and descent rate and you’ll know just when to start a smooth descent.
• Specific Range function allows you to quickly find the most fuel-efficient cruising altitude. You can easily compare between two or three altitudes to determine whether the lower fuel burn at a higher altitude is worth the increased headwind. This function is especially useful for conserving fuel or extending range to avoid an extra stop.

Sporty’s says its electronic E6B is the easiest to use of any flight computer and comes with a five-year warranty. It operates on three AAA batteries, comes with a soft-sided carrying case, a pocket reference guide and instruction manual. Sporty’s electronic E6B is authorized to use during FAA knowledge exams.

Sporty’s electronic E6B [9834A] is available for $64.95.

"More Than A Pilot Shop," Sporty's conducts flight training, performs aircraft maintenance, operates an avionics shop and sells new Cessna aircraft. Sporty's also has 170 active students, 30 CFIs, 15 rental aircraft and hangar space for more than 100 aircraft.

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