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The best slide-rule-style flight computer on the market, with solid aluminum construction and easy-to-read lettering. ASA's E6-B features a wind component grid and comprehensive crosswind correction chart, and on the other side the slide computes time, speed, distance, altitude, true airspeed, and density altitude problems as well as conversions. Nautical and statute scales are included. Vinyl case and instruction booklet included.
This was my first time using it, and it worked great! I had plenty of work time, and just 24 hours later it was fully cured and ready to go. Excellent product with fast service. Pilots HQ is now my go-to source for epoxy—it’s the best because it’s strong and reliable.
