SPORTY'S E6B

ELECTRONIC FLIGHT COMPUTER

Sporty's E6B Flight Computer is designed to perform 20

aviation functions and 14 standard conversions, and
includes timer and clock functions.
We hope that you enjoy your E6B Flight Computer. Its use
has been made easy through direct path menu selection
and calculation prompting. As you will soon learn, Sporty's
E6B is one of the most useful and versatile of all aviation
computers.
Copyright 2005 by Sportsman's Market, Inc.
Version 05A

CONTENTS
BEFORE USING YOUR E6B ........................... 3
DISPLAY SCREEN ....................................... 4
PROMPTS AND LABELS ................................ 5
SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS ............................ 7
ARITHMETIC FUNCTIONS ............................. 8
AVIATION FUNCTIONS ................................. 8
CONVERSIONS ............................................ 9
CLOCK FUNCTION ...................................... 11
ADDING AND SUBTRACTING TIME ................ 12
TIMER FUNCTION ....................................... 13
PRESSURE AND DENSITY ALTITUDE ............. 14
PLANNED TRUE AIRSPEED .......................... 15
HEADING AND GROUND SPEED .................... 16
LEG TIME .................................................. 17
FUEL REQUIRED ........................................ 18
CROSSWIND, HEADWIND AND TAILWIND ....... 19
ACTUAL TRUE AIRSPEED ............................ 20
WIND SPEED AND DIRECTION ...................... 21
GROUNDSPEED. ......................................... 22
FUEL PER HOUR. ....................................... 23
PLANNED MACH NUMBER. ........................... 24
REQUIRED TRUE AIRSPEED ........................ 25
REQUIRED CALIBRATED AIRSPEED .............. 26
DISTANCE FLOWN ...................................... 27
ENDURANCE .............................................. 28
ACTUAL MACH NUMBER ............................. .29
WEIGHT AND ARM. ..................................... 30
WEIGHT AND MOMENT ................................ 33
PERCENT MAC ........................................... 35
REQUIRED RATE OF CLIMB ......................... 36
APPENDIX A: SAMPLE PROBLEMS ................ 37
BATTERY REPLACEMENT ........................... 42
WEIGHT AND MEASURE CONVERSIONS......... 43
TROUBLESHOOTING AND CARE ................... 44
WARRANTY INFORMATION........................... 45
NOTES ...................................................... 46

BEFORE USING YOUR E6B

Sporty's E6B Flight Computer requires three 1.5V AAA
batteries (not included) for operation. New batteries should
be installed in the battery compartment located in the top
rear of the computer. Make sure that battery polarity is
aligned correctly.
An opaque plastic film has been placed over the display
screen to protect your E6B during shipping. This film is
easily removed by peeling up one corner and pulling
gently.
This manual is designed to offer an introduction to the
operation of the E6B. For each calculation, a sample
problem has been given.
In order to save power, the display screen automatically
turns off approximately 4 minutes after the last keystroke.
However, the internal clock and timer will continue to run. If
the timer is counting down, it will not shut off for
approximately thirty minutes.
This multi-function computer is authorized and acceptable
for use during FAA and Canadian written tests. All memory
is erased by removing and reinstalling the batteries. NOTE:
This also removes clock settings. References: FAA
Advisory Circular 60-11B and FAA Order 8081D, Conduct
of Airmen Written Tests, April 10, 1989.

DISPLAY SCREEN

WDIR
WT

PALT

IC

ARM

WSPD

TC

MOM

CAS

RWY

CRS

CG

TAS

X-WIND
GS

RF

MACH#

H-WIND
HDG

GW
DALT

C
WT/ARM
HDG/GS
WIND
REQ CAS

8888
8888
8888
8888
8888
8888

FEET
WT/MOM
LEG TIME
GS
DIST FLN

LEMAC

DIST

MCLM

GS

ZULU

%MAC

HOME

FPH

IALT

MROC

MAC

BARO

TIME

FUEL

FUEL

LOCAL

TIMER
NAUT
CALC
CONV
%MAC
P-D/ALT
PLAN TAS
FUEL REQ X/H-WIND ACT TAS
FPH
PLAN M#
REQ TAS
ENDUR
ACT M#
REQCLIMB

The figure above shows all possible displays, prompts and

labels on the E6B. The numeric display is surrounded by
labels for specific problems. Below this are lines of text
representing display prompts, labels, and aviation
functions. Aviation functions available on the E6B will
remain visible whenever the power is on. The display
prompts and labels are only visible when in use.

PROMPTS AND LABELS

WT:

Weight

IC:

Indicated Temperature in Celsius

W SPD:

Wind Speed

MOM:

Moment

RWY:

Runway

CG:

Center of Gravity

X-WIND:

Crosswind

GS:

Ground Speed

H-WIND:

Headwind

HDG:

Heading

W DIR:

Wind Direction

P ALT:

Pressure Altitude

ARM:

Arm

TC:

True Temperature in Celsius

CAS:

Calibrated Air Speed

CRS:

Course

TAS:

True Air Speed

RF:

Reduction Factor

MACH#:

Mach number

GW:

Gross Weight

PROMPTS AND LABELS (cont.)

D ALT:

Density Altitude

LEMAC:

Leading Edge Mean Aerodynamic Chord

DIST:

Distance

ZULU:

Coordinated Universal Time Clock Label

%MAC:

Percent Mean Aerodynamic Chord

HOME:

Home Time Clock Label

FPH:

Fuel Per Hour

TIME:

Time

I ALT:

Indicated Altitude

MAC:

Mean Aerodynamic Chord

BARO:

Altimeter Setting in Inches (Barometer)

FUEL:

Fuel

LOCAL:

Local Time Clock Label

C:

Temperature in Celsius Label

FEET:

Feet

NAUT:

Nautical

CALC:

Calculator Function

CONV:

Conversion Function

MCLM:

Minimum Climb

MROC:

Required Rate of Climb

Climb Gradient
SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS
ON

Turns power on and resets E6B to main menu.

OFF

Turns display screen off.

TIMER

Starts and stops timer function.

ENTER

Selects menu function and enters data input.

Totals regular calculator functions.

CONV

Converts keys to alternate functions.

CLK

Controls display and setting of clocks.

Clears current input line.

Controls

function menu

cursor. The

function on which cursor is located will

blink. Arrows return computer to main
menu when in an aviation function mode.

+/-

Changes negative to a positive and positive to

a negative. A negative number will be denoted
by a minus sign near the upper right hand
corner of the number. For example, to input
-17:
Press

+/-

And the screen will read

17.-

ARITHMETIC FUNCTIONS

Your E6B performs all of the standard arithmetic functions

with the keys shown above, (addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division). These functions as well as any
conversions can be performed at any time, even while
performing an aviation function. The E6B will display up to
six digits of the answer.
The

key should be used to compute any arithmetic

function

AVIATION FUNCTIONS
The aviation function menu is displayed on the bottom of
the screen. Your E6B will automatically save computed
values from one aviation function to another. To override
this option, key in new value when prompted. The E6B will
save true airspeed, groundspeed, time, and fuel per hour

functions. It will also save cumulative weight and balance

totals.
CONVERSIONS
Conversions are displayed above the appropriate key, and
are listed on the next page. All conversion functions are
keyed into the computer in the same manner. For example,
to convert decimal hours to hours, minutes and seconds:
Input

4.2625

Press

CONV

Press

The answer, 04:15:45, will appear on the display.

There are no conversion keys for kilometers to statute
miles or statute miles to kilometers. To convert from
kilometers to statute miles, first convert kilometers to
nautical miles, then nautical miles to statute miles.
To convert statute miles to kilometers, first convert from
statute miles to nautical miles, then nautical miles to
kilometers.
NOTE: Conversions may be made at any time and during
any other function. For example, if a calculation prompts
for temperature in Celsius and only Fahrenheit is available,
the Fahrenheit can be entered and converted without
exiting the calculation.

CONVERSIONS (cont.)
0

pounds to kilograms

kilograms to pounds

feet to meters

meters to feet

Fahrenheit to Celsius

Celsius to Fahrenheit

nautical miles to kilometers

kilometers to nautical miles

decimal hours to hours, minutes, seconds

hours, minutes, seconds to decimal hours

nautical miles to statute miles

statute miles to nautical miles

U.S. gallons to liters

10

liters to U.S. gallons

THE CLOCK FUNCTION

The E6B has three clocks that run simultaneously. They

are labeled as ZULU (#1), HOME (#2) and LOCAL (#3).
To display clocks (repeat to cancel):
Press

CLK

then press

To set 11:25:00 on ZULU clock:

Press

CLK then press

Key in 11 then press

Key in 25 then press

CLK

to start clock

To set hours for HOME and LOCAL clocks:

Press
or

CLK
3

then press

(for HOME)

(for LOCAL).

To synchronize minutes and seconds on clocks, press:

CLK

CLK

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ADDING AND SUBTRACTING TIME

Time can be entered into the E6B in either decimal hours
or as hours, minutes and seconds. To enter in decimal
hours, simply key in a normal decimal number. For
example, entering 2.75 hours is the same as entering
02:45:00.
To key in time in hours, minutes and seconds mode, the
:

key must be used. For example, to enter 3 hours,

14 minutes and 25 seconds:

Key in 3 then press
Press

and key in 14

and key in 25

The display will read 03:14:25

To key in 5 hours even:
Key in 5 and press

The display will read 05:00:00

To key in 15 seconds:
Key in 0 then press

twice and key in 15

The display will read 00:00:15

Time can be added in either mode; times from different
modes can also be added without converting.
For example, to add 3.45 hours and 2:45:00:
Key in 3.45 and press

Key in 2:45 and press

12

The display will read 06:12:00.

TIMER FUNCTION
The timer can be used in either a count down or count up
mode.
To enter TIMER mode, press TIMER
Once in TIMER mode, the

TIMER

key acts as a

start/stop button. The timer is set to count up.

To change counting direction, press

CONV

TIMER

The timer can be cleared by pressing:

C

CLK

TIMER

To input a time other than 00:00:00:

Press

then input a time in hours, minutes,

seconds (HMS) or decimal format then press

TIMER

. To count up, press

To count down, press

CONV

CLK

TIMER
TIMER

Upon reaching zero in count down mode, the timer will

count time since zero was reached. To denote this, a
negative sign will appear to the right of the timer. The
count down timer can be used as a reminder of when to
switch fuel tanks, to fly a non-precision approach (LEG
TIME function) or measuring ground speed from one
checkpoint to another checkpoint (GS).
Any function requiring time to be entered, the timer may be
used by pressing

TIMER

ENTER

when prompted

for time. The timer can be set to 00:00:00 or another time

and then count up or down in these calculations.

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Activating the count down timer will keep the screen from
turning off until approximately thirty minutes without use.
PRESSURE AND DENSITY ALTITUDE
(P-D/ALT)
This function will compute the pressure and density altitude
given the indicated altitude, barometric pressure (altimeter
setting in inches), and true temperature in Celsius. In this
example, indicated altitude is 10,000 feet, the barometer is
29.94 inches, and the temperature is 5C.
Select P-D/ALT
Press

ENTER

from main menu

and the display will prompt for IALT

Key in 10000 and press

ENTER

The display will prompt for BARO

Key in 29.94 and press

ENTER

The display will prompt for TC

Key in 5 and press

ENTER

The display will read:

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9980.
5.

(FLASHING) P ALT
TC

10000. I ALT
29.94 BARO
(FLASHING) D ALT 11093.
PLANNED TRUE AIRSPEED
(PLAN TAS)
This function is used to calculate true airspeed for preflight
planning. It will compute the true airspeed in knots and
Mach number and density altitude, given the pressure
altitude, temperature, and calibrated airspeed in knots. In
this example, pressure altitude is 10,000 feet, temperature
is 2C, and CAS is 200 knots.
Select PLAN TAS from main menu
Press

ENTER

and the display will prompt for P A L T

Key in 10000 and press

ENTER

The display will prompt for T C

Key in 2 and press

ENTER

The display will prompt for C A S

Key in 200 and press

ENTER

The display will read:

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P ALT
TC
CAS
(FLASHING) TAS
(FLASHING) MACH#
(FLASHING) D ALT

10000.
2.
200.
234.7
0.36
10775.

HEADING AND GROUND SPEED

(HDG/GS)
This function will compute heading and ground speed
given wind direction, wind speed, course, and true
airspeed. In this example, the wind is from 270 at 20,
course is 180, and true airspeed is 185.
Select HDG/GS from main menu
Press

ENTER

and the display will prompt for W D I R

Key in 270 and press

ENTER

The display will prompt for W S P D

Key in 20 and press

ENTER

The display will prompt for C R S

Key in 180 and press

ENTER

The display will prompt for TAS

Key in 185 and press

ENTER

The display will read:

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W DIR
W SPD
CRS
TAS
(FLASHING) GS
(FLASHING) HDG

270.
20.
180.
185.
183.9
186.2

LEG TIME
(LEG TIME)
This function computes the time required to fly a particular
distance given distance and ground speed. In this
example, distance is 25 and ground speed is 185.
Select LEG TIME from main menu
Press

ENTER

and the display will prompt for D I S T

Key in 25 and press

ENTER

The display will prompt for G S

Key in 185 and press

ENTER

The display will read:

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25.
185.
00:08:06
:

DIST
GS
TIME (FLASHING)

P ALT

RF

After LEG TIME is calculated, the count down timer can be

activated starting at the calculated time by pressing
CONV

TIMER
FUEL REQUIRED
(FUEL REQ)

Since it is one of the most important aviation calculations,

this function flashes on the main menu when the computer
is turned on. It calculates fuel requirements given time and
fuel per hour consumption. In this example, flying time is 3
hours 15 minutes and fuel per hour consumption is 14
gallons.
Select FUEL REQ from main menu
Press

ENTER

and the display will prompt for T I M E

Key in time of 3 hours, 15 minutes and press

The display will prompt for F P H (fuel per hour)
Key in 14 and press

ENTER

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ENTER

The display will read:

03:15:00
14
45.5

TIME
FPH

FUEL (FLASHING)

NOTE: The Fuel Required function computes fuel

consumption only; it does not take required fuel reserves
into account.
CROSSWIND, HEADWIND AND TAILWIND
(X/H-WIND)
This function computes the crosswind component and
headwind or tailwind component given wind direction, wind
speed and runway number. In this example, the wind is
from 270 at 20, and the runway number is 30. Note that
the runway number, not heading, is asked for, and
therefore 30 should be entered, not 300.
Select X/H-WIND from main menu
Press

ENTER

and the display will prompt for W D I R

Key in 270 and press

ENTER

The display will prompt for W S P D

Key in 20 and press

ENTER

The display will prompt for R W Y

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Key in 30 and press

ENTER

The display will read:

W DIR
W SPD
RWY

(FLASHING) X-WIND
(FLASHING) H-WIND

270.
20.
30.
10. 17.3 -

Right crosswinds are shown as positive numbers, while left

crosswinds are shown as negative numbers. A positive
value for
H-WIND denotes a tailwind, while a negative
value denotes a headwind.
ACTUAL TRUE AIRSPEED
(ACT TAS)
This function calculates true airspeed, Mach number and
density altitude given pressure altitude, indicated
temperature in Celsius and calibrated airspeed. In this
example, pressure altitude is 10,000 feet, temperature is
3C, and airspeed is 200.
Select ACT TAS from main menu
Press

ENTER

and the display will prompt for P A L T

Key in 10000 and press ENTER

The display will prompt for I C
Key in 3 and press

ENTER

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The display will prompt for C A S

Key in 200 and press

ENTER

The display will read:

10000.
3.
CAS
200.
(FLASHING) TAS
232.
(FLASHING) MACH#
0.36
(FLASHING) D ALT 10044.8
P ALT

IC

WIND SPEED AND DIRECTION

(WIND)
This function calculates wind speed and direction given
course, true airspeed, ground speed, and heading. In this
example, the course is 355, true airspeed is 200, ground
speed is 170, and the heading is 350.
Select W I N D from main menu
Press

ENTER

and the display will prompt for C R S

Key in 355 and press ENTER

The display will prompt for T A S
Key in 200 and press ENTER
The display will prompt for G S
Key in 170 and press ENTER

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The display will prompt for H D G

Key in 350 and press ENTER
The display will read:
(FLASHING) W DIR
(FLASHING) W SPD
CRS
TAS
GS
HDG

324.2
34.
355.
200.
170.
350.

GROUND SPEED
(GS)
This function calculates ground speed given distance and
time. In this example, distance is 18, and time is 7 minutes.
Select G S from main menu
Press

ENTER

and the display will prompt for D I S T

Key in 18 and press

ENTER

The display will prompt for T I M E

Key in time of 7 minutes and press
The display will read:

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ENTER

18. DIST
154.3 GS (FLASHING)
00:07:00 TIME

NOTE: Times can be imported from the timer for ground

speed calculations. This can be done by pressing TIMER
ENTER

when the computer prompts for T I M E to use

the timers current value or press 0

TIMER

CLK

TIMER

to set the timer to 00:00:00 and start counting

up. Doing this while passing one checkpoint then pressing

TIMER

again when passing the next checkpoint will

give the leg time.

FUEL PER HOUR
(FPH)
This function computes fuel per hour given time and total
fuel consumed. In this example, time is 3 hours 15
minutes, and fuel consumed is 45.5 gallons.
Select F P H from main menu
Press

ENTER

and the display will prompt for F U E L

Key in 45.5 and press

ENTER

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The display will prompt for T I M E

Key in time of 3 hours, 15 minutes and press

ENTER

The display will read:

03:15:00 TIME
14. FPH (FLASHING)
45.5

FUEL

PLANNED MACH NUMBER

(PLAN M#)
This function will compute the true airspeed given the true
temperature in Celsius and the Mach number. In this
example, temperature is -20C and the Mach# is 0.85.
Select P L A N M # from main menu
Press

ENTER

and the display will prompt for T C

Key in 20 and press

Press

+/-

ENTER

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The display will prompt for M A C H #

Key in 0.85 and press

ENTER

The display will read:

TC

20.

(FLASHING) TAS

527.2
0.85

MACH#

REQUIRED TRUE AIRSPEED

(REQ TAS)
Required True Airspeed is a planning function used to
maintain a certain ground speed and course in order to
arrive at a desired point at a specific time. It will compute
true airspeed and heading given wind direction and speed,
course, and ground speed. In this example, the wind is
from 270 at 15, course is 355, and ground speed is 225.
Select R E Q T A S from the main menu
Press

ENTER

and the display will prompt for W D I R

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Key in 270 and press

ENTER

Display will prompt for W S P D ;

Key in 15 and press

ENTER

Display will prompt for C R S

Key in 355 and press

ENTER

Display will prompt for G S

Key in 225 and press

ENTER

The display will read:

W DIR

W SPD
CRS
(FLASHING) TAS
GS
(FLASHING) HDG

270.
15.
355.
226.8
P ALT
225.
351.2
RF

REQUIRED CALIBRATED AIRSPEED

(REQ CAS)
This function calculates the calibrated airspeed,
corresponding Mach number, and density altitude given
the pressure altitude, true temperature in Celsius, and true
airspeed. In this example, pressure altitude is 10,000 feet,
temperature is 2C, and the true airspeed is 200.
Select R E Q C A S from main menu
Press

ENTER

and the display will prompt for P A L T

Key in 10000 and press

ENTER

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Display will prompt for T C ;

Key in 2 and press

ENTER

Display will prompt for T A S

Key in 200 and press

ENTER

The display will read:

10000.
2.
170.4
TAS
200.
(FLASHING) MACH#
0.31
(FLASHING) D ALT 10774.9
P ALT

TC
(FLASHING) CAS

DISTANCE FLOWN
(DIST FLN)
This function calculates for distance given time and ground
speed. In this example, the ground speed is 185 and time
is 15 minutes.
Select D I S T F L N from main menu
Press

ENTER

and the display will prompt for G S

Key in 185 and press

ENTER

The display will prompt for T I M E

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Key in time of 15 minutes and press

ENTER

The display will read:

46.3
185
00:15:00

DIST (FLASHING)
GS
TIME

NOTE: The time can also be keyed in as 0.25 hours; see

"Adding and Subtracting Time".

ENDURANCE
(ENDUR)
This function calculates endurance given the total fuel on
board and the fuel per hour consumption. In this example,
fuel on board is 74, and fuel per hour is 14.
Select E N D U R from main menu
Press

ENTER and the display will prompt for F U E L

Key in 74 and press

ENTER

The display will prompt for F P H

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Key in 14 and press

ENTER

The display will read:

05:17:09 TIME (FLASHING)

FPH
14.
74. FUEL

ACTUAL MACH NUMBER

(ACT M#)
This function calculates true airspeed given the indicated
temperature and Mach number. It differs from the PLAN
M# function only in that indicated temperature is used
instead of true temperature. In this example, the indicated
temperature is -17C and the Mach number is 0.85.
Select A C T M # from main menu
Press

ENTER and the display will prompt for I C

Key in 1 7 and press

+/29

Press

ENTER

The display will prompt for M A C H #

Key in 0 . 8 5 and press

ENTER

The display will read:

IC

(FLASHING) TAS
MACH#

17.

494.9
0.85

WEIGHT AND ARM

(WT/ARM)
This function is an easy method to compute the proper
loading of the aircraft. The E6B will retain and display
cumulative totals for center of gravity, (CG), gross weight
(GW), and moment (MOM). This will allow you to continue
keying in weight and arm values for the plane, passengers
and baggage to obtain running totals. In the WT/ARM
mode, the E6B continuously prompts for new WT and ARM
values.
Arm is the distance in inches from the datum line to the
center of gravity of an item. The datum line is an imaginary

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line established by the manufacturer from which all arm

measurements are taken. The moment is the product of
arm times weight, divided by the reduction factor. The
reduction factor is a constant of 1 for WT/ARM
calculations. The computer will always assume RF=1.
In this example, aircraft empty weight is 2467, arm is 76.7",
and the reduction factor is 1.
Select W T / A R M from main menu
Press

ENTER

and the display will prompt for W T

Key in 2467 and press

ENTER

The computer will prompt for A R M

Key in 76.7 and press

ENTER

The computer will prompt for R F and the computer will

assume a value of 1.
Press

ENTER
WEIGHT AND ARM (cont.)
(WT/ARM)

The display will read:

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WT
ARM
(FLASHING) MOM
(FLASHING) CG
RF
(FLASHING) GW

2467.
76.7
189218.
76.7
1.
2467.

After keying in the airplane's empty weight and arm, the

next step is to calculate the weight and balance for the
aircraft at takeoff. For this example, we'll assume the
following load:
Item
Fuel
Front passengers
Rear passengers
Baggage

Weight
72.5 gal (6 lbs./gal.)
340
340
18

Arm
75
75
115
164

With above display showing, press ENTER

Key in 7 2 . 5
Press

ENTER

; W T will display 4 3 5

; Key in A R M of 7 5 ; Press

ENTER

New totals will appear for MOM, CT and GW. The

passengers can be added onto the total in the same
manner the fuel was added above. RF will remain the
same throughout the problem; therefore, you will only be
prompted once for the RF. The final calculations can be
used to confirm that the weight and CG are within the
airplane's operating limitations.
WEIGHT AND ARM (cont.)
(WT/ARM)

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When finished, the cumulative totals will be displayed. The

screen will display:

18.
164.
289395.
80.39
1.
3600.

WT
ARM
(FLASHING) MOM
(FLASHING) CG
RF
(FLASHING) GW

Weight can also be moved or subtracted. Suppose one of

the rear seat passengers can't make the trip:
Press ENTER
Key in W T of 1 7 0 and press

+/-

Key in A R M of 1 1 5 ; Press
The screen will display:

ENTER

WT

:
ARM

(FLASHING) MOM
(FLASHING) C G
RF
(FLASHING) GW

; Press ENTER

170.
115.
269845.
78.67
P ALT
1.
3430.
RF

WEIGHT AND MOMENT

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(WT/MOM)
This function is similar to the WEIGHT AND ARM function.
However, flight manuals for some aircraft describe weight
and balance problems in terms of moments. Sporty's E6B
will retain and display cumulative totals for center of
gravity, gross weight and moment given weight and
moment for each item and reduction factor. Reduction
Factor is 100. As an example, use the following table for
entry:
ITEM
WEIGHT
Empty weight
3472
Seat #1
170
Seat #2
160
Seat #3
100
Seat #4
120
Baggage, nose compartment
100
Baggage, rear compartment
60
Fuel, main tanks
600
Fuel, auxiliary tanks
378

MOM/100
1220
63
59
68
82
-31
74
210
178

Select W T / M O M from main menu

Press

ENTER and the display will prompt for W T

Key in 3472 and press

ENTER

The display will prompt for M O M

Key in 1220 and press

ENTER

The display will prompt for R F

Key in 100 and press

ENTER

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WEIGHT AND MOMENT (cont.)

(WT/MOM)
The display will read:
WT

3472.

(FLASHING) MOM
(FLASHING) C G
RF
(FLASHING) GW

1220.
35.14
P ALT
100.
3472.
RF

Press ENTER to input remaining weights and moments.

Since the RF has already been keyed in, the computer will
not prompt for RF after the first entry. The E6B will keep
running totals for moment, center of gravity and gross
weight.
When finished, the display will read:
WT

378.

(FLASHING) MOM
(FLASHING) C G
RF
(FLASHING) GW

1923.
37.27
P ALT
100.
5160.
RF

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Totals for moment, center of gravity, and gross weight

should then be checked against the aircraft's approved
operating limits.
PERCENT MAC
(%MAC)
This function computes the percent of mean aerodynamic
chord, or the percentage distance of the center of gravity
from the leading edge to the trailing edge of the wing.
Leading edge mean aerodynamic chord, the center of
gravity, and the mean aerodynamic chord. In this example,
leading edge mean aerodynamic chord (LEMAC) is 22.29,
the CG is 37.27, and the mean aerodynamic chord (MAC)
is 61.4.
Select % M A C from main menu
Press

ENTER and the display will prompt for L E M A C

Key in 2 2 . 2 9 and press

ENTER

The display will prompt for C G

Key in 3 7 . 2 7 and press

ENTER

The display will prompt for M A C

Key in 6 1 . 4 and press

ENTER

The display will read:

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: 22.29
CG

LEMAC

24.4 %MAC
37.27
P ALTMAC
61.4

(FLASHING)

RF

The total for %MAC should be checked against the

aircraft's approved operating limits.
REQUIRED RATE OF CLIMB
(REQCLIMB)
This function computes the required rate of climb (common
in departure procedures) in feet per minute and provides
the climb gradient given groundspeed and minimum climb
in feet per mile. In this example, the groundspeed is 80
and the minimum climb is 330 feet per mile.
Select R E Q C L I M B from main menu
Press

ENTER and the display will prompt for M C L M

Key in 3 3 0 and press

ENTER

The display will prompt for G S

Key in 8 0 and press

ENTER

The display will read:

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330
80
440
5.4

MCLM
GS
MROC (FLASHING)

% (FLASHING)

APPENDIX A
SAMPLE PROBLEMS
TIME
4:45:00 + 2:15:30 = CONV H->HMS = 07:00:30
6.7 - 5:20:00 = CONV H->HMS = 01:22:00
CONVERSIONS
25 pounds to kilograms
12 kilograms to pounds
30 feet to meters
100 meters to feet
32 Fahrenheit to Celsius
100 Celsius to Fahrenheit
100 nautical miles to kilometers
50 kilometers to nautical miles
9.5125 decimal hrs to hms
12:30:30 hms to decimal hrs
87 nautical miles to statute miles

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11.3398
26.4554
9.144
328.083
0
212
185.2
26.9978
9:30:45
12.5083
100.117

115 statute miles to nautical miles

1 U.S. gallon to liters
10 liters to U.S. gallons

99.9324
3.78541
2.64172

WT/ARM
empty
RF 1
fuel
front seat
2nd row
3rd row
baggage

WT
2467

ARM
76.7

MOM
189218

GW
2467

444
340
0
0
100

75.0
75.0
115
148
164

222518
248018

2911
3251

264418

3351

CG = 78.91
APPENDIX A (cont.)
SAMPLE PROBLEMS
WT/MOM
Payload computations
ITEM

WEIGHT
(pounds)

MOMENT
/1000

8916

2809.0

Cabin
Seat 3
Seat 4
Seat 5
Seat 6

170
160
190
110

37.7
35.5
50.5
29.3

Baggage
Nose
Tail cone

60
110

4.4
50.8

9716

3017.2

Basic operating weight

Zero fuel weight

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+ Fuel
= Ramp weight
Taxi fuel
= Takeoff gross weight
En Route fuel
= Landing weight

5424
15,140
-200
14,940
-2000
12940

1644.1
4661.3
-61.8
4599.5
-612.9
3986.6

CG = 308.08
INPUT

OUTPUT

% M A C (use CG from WT/MOM problem)

LEMAC
CG
MAC

285.6
308.08
%MAC
81.0
APPENDIX A (cont.)
SAMPLE PROBLEMS

INPUT

27.8

OUTPUT

P-D/ALT
IALT
BARO
TC

10000
30.00
5

PALT
DALT

9920
11020

12000
2
195

TAS
MACH#
DALT

237.7
0.37
13226

GS

192.2

PLAN TAS
PALT
TC
CAS
HDG/GS
W DIR
W SPD

270
20

40

CRS
TAS

355
195

HDG

349.1

25
195

TIME

00:07:42

02:45:00
14

FUEL

38.5

LEG TIME
DIST
GS
FUEL REQ
TIME
FPH

X/H-WIND
W DIR
W SPD
RWY

270
X-WIND
20
H-WIND
30
APPENDIX A (cont.)
SAMPLE PROBLEMS

INPUT

1017.3-

OUTPUT

ACT TAS
PALT
IC
CAS

12000
2
195

TAS
234.5
MACH#
0.37
DALT
12374.1

WIND
CRS
TAS
GS
HDG

355
195
175
349

W DIR
W SPD

GS

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307.9
27.8

DIST
TIME

32
00:15:00

GS

128.

33
02:45:00

FPH

12.

TAS

482.8

FPH
FUEL
TIME

PLAN M#
TC
MACH#

-45
0.82

APPENDIX A (cont.)
SAMPLE PROBLEMS
INPUT
REQ TAS
W DIR
W SPD
CRS
GS

OUTPUT
270
20
355
192

TAS
HDG

194.76
349.1

CAS
MACH#
DALT

160.7
0.28
9461.3

REQ CAS
PALT
TC
TAS

8000
12
185

DIST FLN
GS

220

DIST

42

476.7

TIME

02:10:00

ENDUR
FUEL
FPH

70
14

TIME

05:00:00

ACT M#
IC
MACH#

520.82

TAS

445.6

REQCLIMB
GS
MCLM

80
MROC
400
%
BATTERY REPLACEMENT

533.3
6.6

Your E6B computer requires three 1.5 volt AAA batteries.

Heavy-duty or extra heavy-duty batteries are
recommended. The life of the batteries depends on the
frequency of use and the type of battery used.
To replace the batteries:
1. The battery cover is located on the top rear of the
calculator. Slide the cover off in the direction of the arrow.

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2. Install the negative (-) end of the battery against the

spring and the positive (+) end against the contact. Install
three batteries. Slide the battery cover back into place.

+
+

+
-

WEIGHT AND MEASURE

CONVERSIONS

1 inch

1 centimeter

0.3937 inches

1 statute mile

1.61 kilometers

1 kilometer

0.62 statute miles

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2.54 centimeters

1 U.S. gallon

1 Imperial gallon

0.833 Imperial gallons

1.201 U.S. gallons

1 liter

0.22 Imperial gallons

1 Imperial gallon

4.55 liters

1 ounce

28.35 grams

1 gram

0.035 ounces

1 inch of Mercury

33.86 millibars

1 millibar

0.0295" of Mercury

TROUBLESHOOTING AND CARE

1. Batteries should last from six to nine months depending
on use. If your E6B fails to respond or the display becomes
dim, replace the batteries. Installation of new batteries
should be checked to ensure proper placement.
2. If clocks reset while stored and the computer continues
to function properly, or if the batteries discharge
prematurely, the batteries may be loose. To correct,

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remove batteries and gently bend the spring leaf battery

terminal in the battery compartment. The leaf should angle
out at approximately 45.
3. It is possible to inadvertently turn the computer on by
bumping the face of the computer when it is in its
protective case. Therefore, care should be taken to guard
against accidental activation.
4. Improper input of data will cause incorrect answers.
Read the operating instructions to ensure that you are
entering problems correctly. Also be sure that units agree,
i.e., all units in statute miles, nautical miles, or kilometers.
5. Your E6B is designed to withstand a wide range of
temperatures. However, exposure to direct sunlight or
excessive temperatures for prolonged periods may cause
the display to go blank. If this occurs, move the calculator
to a cooler place and the display will return.
6. Solvents should not be used to clean your E6B. To
clean the display, use a clean eyeglass lens tissue.
7. To conserve battery life, deactivate timer when
computer is not in use.

TROUBLESHOOTING AND CARE (cont.)

8. If the computer does not respond to these steps, return
it to us with a detailed description of the difficulty you are
having. Pack the E6B carefully to prevent damage during
shipping. Include your name, address, and phone number,
and return it to:
Sporty's Pilot Shop
Clermont County / Sportys Airport

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Batavia, Ohio 45103

SPORTY'S E6B CALCULATOR
FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Our limited warranty is simple. If your E6B fails due to
defective workmanship or parts during normal use in its
first five years, we will replace or repair it at our option.
This warranty does not apply to units subjected to misuse,
battery leakage, neglect or accidents. This warranty does
not apply to units damaged by excess moisture or to units
repaired or altered outside the factory.
To have your unit serviced under this warranty, return it
postage paid with proof of purchase to:
Sporty's Pilot Shop
Clermont County / Sportys Airport
Batavia, Ohio 45103
NOTE: Sporty's E6B is an instruction and information aid,
and is not an avionics instrument.

NOTES

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