E6B Flight Computer & Virtual Workstation
Modern digital aeronautical workstation unifying wind triangle vector calculations, time-speed-distance scalar solvers, fuel burn and regulatory reserves, barometric density altitude, and true airspeed conversions.
MOD-01 // Wind & Wind Correction Angle (WCA)
Solve en-route wind triangle vector mechanics for heading, groundspeed, and crab angle.
MOD-01 // Wind & Wind Correction Angle (WCA)
Trigonometric Wind Triangle resolution: True Course + Winds Aloft → Heading & Groundspeed
Desired track over ground
Aircraft speed through airmass
Winds aloft origin
Velocity at cruise altitude
FACE B // Navigation Wind Triangle Vector Diagram
Resultant path & groundspeed
Airspeed 123.0 kt TAS
Vector closing the triangle
Flight Scratchpad & Telemetry
Architecture Guarantee: Zero Formula Duplication
Shared TypeScript Mathematical Engines Across All Modules
Each workstation inside the Aeroway E6B Suite imports directly from Aeroway's verified pure TypeScript mathematical engines (windCorrection.ts, flightPerformance.ts, densityAltitude.ts, trueAirspeed.ts). Mathematical calculations are derived deterministically from standard FAA/ICAO formulas.
The 6 Core E6B + 2 Extended Aeroway Workstations
Each workstation operates on verified pure mathematical engines, sharing flight telemetry seamlessly across the persistent scratchpad console. Click any workstation to explore:
The Dalton 60-Index Principle
On the physical mechanical E6B circular slide rule, the prominent arrow on the inner dial at 60 is known as the 60-Index (Rate Index). Because speeds and consumption rates are expressed per 60 minutes (1 hour), aligning the 60-Index with your speed on the outer scale instantly aligns minutes on the inner ring with nautical miles on the outer ring for any duration.
Dalton Slide-Rule Equivalents
Physical Variables & Aviation Unit Definitions
| Symbol | Parameter | Physical Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60-Index | Rate Index | Constant representing 60 minutes per hour for proportional alignment | min/hr |
| Speed | Groundspeed | Aircraft rate of motion over ground in nautical miles per hour (knots) | kt |
| Time | Leg Duration | Flight duration in decimal minutes | min |
Standard Cross-Country Navigation Solution
Scenario: 150 NM Cross-Country in Cessna 172
Inputs: True Course = 090°, Distance = 150 NM, Cruise CAS = 110 kt at 6,500 ft PA, OAT = +5°C, Winds Aloft = 040° at 20 kt, Fuel Flow = 8.5 GPH, Usable Fuel = 40 gal.
Aviation Workflow Handoffs
Open Full Wind Calculator
Open the dedicated wind triangle solver with interactive SVG visualizer.
Open Full Time & Distance Calculator
Explore multi-leg route calculations.
Open Full Fuel Calculator
Access fuel reserves and fuel weight reference tables.
Open Full Density Altitude Calculator
Examine atmospheric profiles and ISA deviations.
Open Full True Airspeed Calculator
Convert CAS/IAS across high altitude regimes.
Technical Basis & Governing Sources
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
Issuing Authority: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- Chapter 4: Principles of Flight
- Chapter 8: Flight Instruments
- Chapter 11: Aircraft Performance
- Chapter 16: Navigation
Aviation Weather Handbook
Issuing Authority: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- Chapter 2: Earth Atmosphere & Heat
- Chapter 4: Moisture, Clouds & Precipitation
- Chapter 19: Standard Atmosphere & Altimetry
14 CFR § 91.151 — Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions
Issuing Authority: National Archives / FAA
- (a)(1) Day VFR: 30 minutes
- (a)(2) Night VFR: 45 minutes
Manual of the ICAO Standard Atmosphere (extended to 80 kilometres / 262,500 feet)
Issuing Authority: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
- Part 1: Standard Atmosphere to 32 km
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. In accordance with Aeroway architectural principles, the E6B suite calls the exact same pure calculation engines as the individual standalone tools with zero formula duplication.