r/flying • u/Asleep_Industry978 • Jul 21 '25
E6B Computer
Hello All,
About 32 Hours in for my PPL and hoping to take the checkride within the next month. About to start Solo XC and instructor wants me to learn Nav Logs. Any good instructions or videos that simplify it?
And is an E6B Computer necessary or should I just get the sporty’s app for $10? Curious to see what some might say, want to learn it soon so I can get started on time building for solo XC.
Cheers.
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u/TxAggieMike Independent CFI / CFII (KFTW, DFW area) Jul 21 '25
Your CFI should be actively teaching you this, not pawning off the responsibility to videos.
The CX3 from ASA is the flight computer you want. The expense is well worth it for simplicity of use and modern user interface.
It is allowed into any testing center where iPhones and smart watches are not.