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Doss79
Joined: 30 Jun 2008
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Location: San Antonio, Tx
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| Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 11:45 am Post subject: Dead reckoning in checkride? |
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| Do the examiners often test you in dead reckoning knowledge during the checkride? That's my weakness :oops: I'm bad at math and easily forget how to use the E6B! |
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cdillis
Joined: 26 Jan 2007
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Location: Erie Municipal Airport; Erie Colorado; Centennial Airport, Denver, CO
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| Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 5:29 pm Post subject: |
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You can absolutely expect to be tested on dead reckoning and pilotage. These are the only types of navigation a sport pilot is required to know, so you can bet the examiner will want to see that you know how to find your way around.
As for your E6B problems... just practice, practice, practice. Run through a bunch of problems while on the ground, either by yourself or with your instructor. Get good with the E6B in the comfort of your own living room before trying to work with it in the air.
Good luck on your checkride! |
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Paul Hamilton
Joined: 21 May 2007
Posts: 340
Location: Reno/Tahoe Nevada
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| Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 10:52 am Post subject: |
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| Another way around the rotating slide rule E6-B is the electronic version CX2 at http://www.ap-stores.com/p-70-cx-2-pathfinder-flight-computer.aspx |
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Doss79
Joined: 30 Jun 2008
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Location: San Antonio, Tx
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| Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:34 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Paul, but I've practically barred myself from spending anymore on tools and gadgets at the moment...
I'm fine with the E6B, it's just a hassle using it in flight when flying in the backseat of the Cub with the wind. |
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Paul Hamilton
Joined: 21 May 2007
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Location: Reno/Tahoe Nevada
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| Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 3:07 pm Post subject: |
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| I personally test the use of the E6B on the ground and not in flight with open cockpits. |
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