Sportys E6B Flight Computer

Description

The Sportys E6B Flight Computer is built for pilots who prefer a mechanical, wind-face slide rule over a digital calculator—whether you’re flying a Cessna 172 on a cross-country, planning fuel burns in a Piper Cherokee, or working through ground-school problems. This classic tool calculates time-distance-speed, fuel consumption, altitude conversions, and true airspeed without batteries or buttons. It’s especially valued by instructors, students, and traditionalists who want a tactile backup to avionics or an exam-approved alternative for certification checkrides.

Constructed with durable plastic and printed scales, the E6B combines the original wind-face design with a central slide rule for quick mental-math verification and problem-solving in flight or on the ground. Keep one clipped to your flight bag for preflight planning, backup calculation during a panel failure, or as a study aid. The slide rule format and straightforward layout make it accessible for new pilots while remaining trusted by veterans who’ve relied on the E6B design for decades.