AirTalk.org Aviation discussions newsgroups   Archives   FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Electronic flight computer recommendation?          AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Aviation (Students) View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message nooneimportant Guest Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 4:33 pm    Post subject: Electronic flight computer recommendation? I have gotten pretty darn good at the standard e6b and am considernig an electronic version to speed up a few calculations and make them a little more error proof(keeping in mind bad data will always make errors), and much more precise (the density altitude scale on mine is very "aproximate" with only about a thousnad feet of precision, and forget calculating in flight with it bouncing around...). I see the point behind using the standard e6 in that it demonstrates concept, especially on the wind side, but as i am confident with the concept now i would rather just plug numbers in and get numbers back without having to fuss with moving a dial (especially in flight). Any particular recommendations out there? I have seen the sporty's electronic E6 advertised all over the place, and it looks like a decent unit for the price, but what about others, notably the ASA CX2, and the Jepp Techstar? the ASA and Jepp seem to offer more features and conversions, but how often would they be needed, or more specifically how handy would they be? The ASA seems to have a brighter screen, but it is also a smaller screen.... Sports looks fairly idjut proof. but rather bulky. And i cant seem to find any good comparative reviews of the three offerings... Anyone care to share their ideas? Back to top Bob Gardner Guest Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 7:01 pm    Post subject: Re: Electronic flight computer recommendation? I use a CX-2. Bob Gardner "nooneimportant" <no (AT) spam (DOT) me> wrote Quote: I have gotten pretty darn good at the standard e6b and am considernig an electronic version to speed up a few calculations and make them a little more error proof(keeping in mind bad data will always make errors), and much more precise (the density altitude scale on mine is very "aproximate" with only about a thousnad feet of precision, and forget calculating in flight with it bouncing around...). I see the point behind using the standard e6 in that it demonstrates concept, especially on the wind side, but as i am confident with the concept now i would rather just plug numbers in and get numbers back without having to fuss with moving a dial (especially in flight). Any particular recommendations out there? I have seen the sporty's electronic E6 advertised all over the place, and it looks like a decent unit for the price, but what about others, notably the ASA CX2, and the Jepp Techstar? the ASA and Jepp seem to offer more features and conversions, but how often would they be needed, or more specifically how handy would they be? The ASA seems to have a brighter screen, but it is also a smaller screen.... Sports looks fairly idjut proof. but rather bulky. And i cant seem to find any good comparative reviews of the three offerings... Anyone care to share their ideas? Back to top nooneimportant Guest Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 7:15 pm    Post subject: Re: Electronic flight computer recommendation? Anything in particular you like dislike about it, what did it offer that made it more attrative than other computers? "Bob Gardner" <bobmrg (AT) comcast (DOT) net> wrote Quote: I use a CX-2. Bob Gardner "nooneimportant" <no (AT) spam (DOT) me> wrote in message news:m1WQa.70753$Ph3.7050 (AT) sccrnsc04 (DOT) .. I have gotten pretty darn good at the standard e6b and am considernig an electronic version to speed up a few calculations and make them a little more error proof(keeping in mind bad data will always make errors), and much more precise (the density altitude scale on mine is very "aproximate" with only about a thousnad feet of precision, and forget calculating in flight with it bouncing around...). I see the point behind using the standard e6 in that it demonstrates concept, especially on the wind side, but as i am confident with the concept now i would rather just plug numbers in and get numbers back without having to fuss with moving a dial (especially in flight). Any particular recommendations out there? I have seen the sporty's electronic E6 advertised all over the place, and it looks like a decent unit for the price, but what about others, notably the ASA CX2, and the Jepp Techstar? the ASA and Jepp seem to offer more features and conversions, but how often would they be needed, or more specifically how handy would they be? The ASA seems to have a brighter screen, but it is also a smaller screen.... Sports looks fairly idjut proof. but rather bulky. And i cant seem to find any good comparative reviews of the three offerings... Anyone care to share their ideas? Back to top Ron Natalie Guest Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 7:32 pm    Post subject: Re: Electronic flight computer recommendation? "nooneimportant" <no (AT) spam (DOT) me> wrote Quote: Anything in particular you like dislike about it, what did it offer that made it more attrative than other computers? It was probably free Back to top K i t W â l k e r Guest Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2003 12:07 am    Post subject: Re: Electronic flight computer recommendation? I seem to remember someone telling me a while back how they really liked an E6B they got from Sportys.com ... I'm sure it was sportys own make too. Cheers, Kit. On Tue, 15 Jul 2003 16:33:22 GMT, "nooneimportant" <no (AT) spam (DOT) me> wrote: Quote: I have gotten pretty darn good at the standard e6b and am considernig an electronic version to speed up a few calculations and make them a little more error proof(keeping in mind bad data will always make errors), and much more precise (the density altitude scale on mine is very "aproximate" with only about a thousnad feet of precision, and forget calculating in flight with it bouncing around...). I see the point behind using the standard e6 in that it demonstrates concept, especially on the wind side, but as i am confident with the concept now i would rather just plug numbers in and get numbers back without having to fuss with moving a dial (especially in flight). Any particular recommendations out there? I have seen the sporty's electronic E6 advertised all over the place, and it looks like a decent unit for the price, but what about others, notably the ASA CX2, and the Jepp Techstar? the ASA and Jepp seem to offer more features and conversions, but how often would they be needed, or more specifically how handy would they be? The ASA seems to have a brighter screen, but it is also a smaller screen.... Sports looks fairly idjut proof. but rather bulky. And i cant seem to find any good comparative reviews of the three offerings... Anyone care to share their ideas? Back to top Ron Natalie Guest Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2003 3:17 pm    Post subject: Re: Electronic flight computer recommendation? "K i t W â l k e r" <thejunglepatrol (AT) nospamcrap (DOT) hotmail.com> wrote Quote: I seem to remember someone telling me a while back how they really liked an E6B they got from Sportys.com ... I'm sure it was sportys own make too. I guess I'm old school. I just use the old slip stick E6 and a four banger credit card calculator for most stuff (well most of the time I let a more sophisticated flight planner program do the work). I think the last time I really got down and dirty with the E6 was taking the insturment test. Back to top Kevin Darling Guest Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2003 7:25 pm    Post subject: Re: Electronic flight computer recommendation? "nooneimportant" <no (AT) spam (DOT) me> wrote Quote: I have gotten pretty darn good at the standard e6b and am considernig an electronic version [...] If you're that good, I'd suggest getting a better made (more accurate) E-6B instead. Quicker, less prone to fingering errors, able to see all distance/times for a given speed at one time, etc. That said, the Sporty's Flag E6B calculator looks nice. I have the old bigger version and it's very easy to use and view. Great for W&B calcs, too. Kev Back to top Kevin Darling Guest Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2003 7:27 pm    Post subject: Re: Electronic flight computer recommendation? "nooneimportant" <no (AT) spam (DOT) me> wrote Quote: I have gotten pretty darn good at the standard e6b and am considernig an electronic version [...] Oops. Drat. I mentioned Sporty's "Flag" E6B calculator. That should be, of course, their new "Flat" E6B calculator. See how dangerous keying in data can be?? <grin> Kev Back to top Wayne Guest Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2003 8:00 pm    Post subject: Re: Electronic flight computer recommendation? I bought one of those and the first time my flight bag fell over it broke the display. I reordered the regular thick one and actually like it better. There is a fancier one available too, from Sporty's and elsewhere but I haven't actually used it. Typos can be dangerous and spell checkers can give false confidence! Wayne "Kevin Darling" <kdarling (AT) basit (DOT) com> wrote Quote: "nooneimportant" <no (AT) spam (DOT) me> wrote I have gotten pretty darn good at the standard e6b and am considernig an electronic version [...] Oops. Drat. I mentioned Sporty's "Flag" E6B calculator. That should be, of course, their new "Flat" E6B calculator. See how dangerous keying in data can be?? grin Kev Back to top JerryK Guest Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2003 9:30 pm    Post subject: Re: Electronic flight computer recommendation? I would save your money and stick to a manual unit. You will very seldom use the EB6 past your private training. Back to top Kevin Darling Guest Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2003 7:47 pm    Post subject: Re: Electronic flight computer recommendation? [email]shubyg (AT) aol (DOT) com[/email] (ShubyG) wrote in message news:<20030718045437.25815.00001460 (AT) mb-m07 (DOT) aol.com>... Quote: I formally owned a Sporties E6BF (Flat) [...] about 4 flights later I opened the kneeboard and found the display cracked You're the second person in this thread to say that theirs cracked. Thanks for the info! I'm not so hot for the flat one now. 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