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Pilot Flight Computers & Plotters

An E6B flight computer handles the core flight-planning math every pilot relies on: groundspeed and time en route, fuel burn, true airspeed, wind correction angle, and density altitude. The first decision is mechanical versus electronic, and both are FAA-legal for the written exam and the checkride.

Mechanical vs. electronic E6B: which should you buy?

Mechanical (manual slide-rule) E6B: never needs batteries, can't fail on test day, and forces you to understand the relationships behind each answer. This is what most CFIs recommend a student own first. The ASA paper E6B is the low-cost starting point; the ASA aluminum E6B and the Jeppesen metal E6-B add durability that survives years in a flight bag. A round-window circular E6B is a compact alternative for the wind side.
Electronic E6B: solves the same problems faster with fewer steps, ideal once you are working real cross-countries. The ASA CX-3 is accepted on FAA knowledge tests and adds timer, clock, and unit-conversion functions.

Checkride requirement

The E6B is required equipment for the FAA knowledge test and the practical test, so student pilots should buy early and practice often. Many examiners expect you to demonstrate the manual unit even if you also carry an electronic one.

Don't forget a plotter

Pilotage and dead-reckoning planning need a plotter to measure course and distance on a sectional. The ASA rotating plotter pairs with any E6B to complete your VFR nav-log workflow.

Building out the rest of your kit? Browse navigation and cockpit supplies, the private pilot training materials that pair with your E6B, and IFR training products for instrument students. Going digital too? See our iPad and tablet accessories for pilots. For more buying help, read our guide to flight-computer watches and 10 tips to breeze through IFR training. For a full walkthrough, read our E6B flight computer guide. Click any model for current pricing and specs.

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ASA

ASA CX-3 Flight Computer: Ultimate Electronic E6-B Calculator

Electronic E6B that runs flight and fuel math, approved for the ACS and the only electronic E6B certified for both FAA and Canadian knowledge exams.

4.87 / 5.0

(60)60 total reviews

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Aviation Runway Selector and Crosswind Component Tool

Slide tool that picks the best runway and reads crosswind component in seconds, a compact aid that cuts cockpit workload during preflight planning.

4.75 / 5.0

(4)4 total reviews

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ASA IFR Holding Pattern Visualizer for Pilots

Holding pattern visualizer that shows the correct entry every time, a compact double-sided IFR tool for fast, accurate entry selection under any holding clearance.

4.33 / 5.0

(6)6 total reviews

Regular price $13.49

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ASA Rotating Plotter Precision VFR Flight Navigation

Rotating plotter with a direct course readout, a fast and reliable way for VFR pilots to plot true headings and distances on any sectional chart.

4.8 / 5.0

(10)10 total reviews

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ASA

ASA Color E6B Flight Computer with Enhanced Readability

Color-coded manual E6B with enhanced readability for students, using intuitive color cues to speed up wind correction and flight-planning calculations in training.

4.33 / 5.0

(3)3 total reviews

Regular price $43.99

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Jeppesen Sanderson

Jeppesen E6B Student Pilot Flight Computer (CSG)

Student E6B with a wind-correction slide for training math, a budget-friendly tool that pairs with official training materials to master flight calculations early.

5.0 / 5.0

(6)6 total reviews

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ASA

ASA E6B Classroom Trainer: Oversized Flight Computer

Oversized E6B for instructors to demonstrate to a classroom, operating just like a handheld E6B so students learn authentic navigation calculations together.

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Jeppesen Metal E6-B Flight Computer: Durable Pilot Calculator (CSG)

Durable metal E6B with a wind slide for lasting daily use, trusted by student pilots and cross-country aviators for precise, screen-free navigation.

5.0 / 5.0

(4)4 total reviews

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ASA E6B Flight Computer: Precision Manual Calculator

Manual circular E6B for wind, fuel and time-speed-distance math, with dual-sided functionality that keeps flight planning fast and dependable in the cockpit or classroom.

5.0 / 5.0

(1)1 total reviews

Regular price $28.99

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ASA Ultimate Rotating Plotter for Precise VFR Navigation

Rotating plotter with 8 chart scales, one tool for any VFR chart, spanning 13-1/4 inches for full reach across chart formats and backed by a lifetime warranty.

5.0 / 5.0

(4)4 total reviews

Regular price $14.99

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ASA

ASA E6B Paper Flight Computer: Reliable Manual Pilot Tool

Low-cost paper E6B for students learning manual calculations, a battery-free backup that keeps working reliably when electronic devices fail during critical phases.

4.93 / 5.0

(15)15 total reviews

Regular price $13.99

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ASA Premium Aluminum E6B Flight Computer

Premium aluminum E6B built to last for manual flight math, sized 9-3/4 x 5 inches to solve wind correction angles, true airspeed, and time and distance.

5.0 / 5.0

(6)6 total reviews

Regular price $41.99

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ASA

ASA Fixed Plotter CP-1 for VFR Navigation

Fixed plotter with six scales for every VFR chart, nautical miles on one side and statute on the other, plus a protractor for reading true course.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is an E6B required for the FAA knowledge test and checkride?

Yes. An E6B flight computer is required equipment for the FAA knowledge test and the practical test, so student pilots should buy one early and practice with it often, and many examiners expect a demonstration of the manual unit even if you also carry an electronic one.

Should I buy a mechanical or electronic E6B?

Most pilots start with a mechanical slide-rule E6B because it is inexpensive, battery-free, and teaches the underlying relationships, then add an electronic model such as the ASA CX-3 for faster calculations once they are flying real cross-country trips.

Why do pilots still prefer manual flight computers?

Pilots value manual E6Bs because they are reliable, battery-free, and lightweight, which makes them dependable backups that never fail on test day or in the cockpit.

What does an E6B flight computer calculate?

An E6B calculates groundspeed and time en route, fuel burn, true airspeed, wind correction angle, and density altitude, along with unit conversions, covering the core navigation math used in VFR flight planning.

Do I need a plotter in addition to an E6B?

Yes. A plotter measures true course and distance on a sectional chart, which an E6B does not do, so pairing a rotating plotter with your E6B completes a full VFR navigation-log workflow.

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