AIR CLASSICS E6-B FLIGHT COMPUTER INSTRUCCTIONS - ASA

AIR CLASSICS E6-B FLIGHT COMPUTER INSTRUCCTIONS - ASA PDF

Contents

Page

Instructions for Using ASA Flight Computer...... 4

The Slide Rule Side .......................................... 5

Time, Speed, and Distance Problems .............. 8

Fuel Consumption Problems ........................... 11

Conversions .................................................... 13

Nautical to Statute Miles ............................ 13

U.S. Gallons to Imperial Gallons ................ 15

Quantity/Weight Conversions..................... 16

Using the Altitude and Speed

Correction Windows ........................................ 18

True Airspeed and Density Altitude ................ 18

Converting Mach Number to True Airspeed.... 20

True Altitude .................................................... 21

Feet Per Mile vs. Feet Per Minute................... 22

Off-Course Problems ...................................... 24

The Crosswind Table ...................................... 27

The Wind Side of the Slide ............................. 28

Determining Winds in Flight ............................ 32

Answers to Sample Problems ......................... 37