E6B Calculations

Finding Density Altitude

In the video below, we will go over how to find your Density Altitude.

To find your density altitude:

• Dial-in your pressure altitude and temperature.
• Observe the indicated density altitude.

Wind Correction Angle

In the video below, we’ll cover how to find the proper wind correction angle for a given leg.

To find your wind correction angle & groundspeed:

• Slide grommet down to 100 as a starting point.
• Dial in the wind direction.
• Mark the given windspeed from 100 without moving the grommet (use a piece of tape or a pencil).
• Dial-in your true heading.
• Slide the dot you marked to your true airspeed.
• Read your airspeed through the grommet.
• Note where your dot is placed relative to the centerline. Add or subtract as shown to find your wind correction angle. (Don’t forget to add or subtract magnetic variation!)