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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the essential cockpit supplies every pilot should have?

Every pilot should carry a kneeboard to capture clearances and frequencies, a flight computer such as an E6B or the ASA CX-3 for time and fuel calculations, aircraft-specific checklists, a logbook, current charts, a flashlight, and a portable carbon monoxide monitor for cabin safety.

What is the difference between a paper E6B and an electronic flight computer?

A paper E6B is a manual slide-rule calculator that never needs batteries and is ideal for learning the fundamentals, while an electronic flight computer like the ASA CX-3 performs the same calculations faster, handles unit conversions automatically, and is approved for use on FAA knowledge tests.

Which kneeboard is best for an iPad?

The best iPad kneeboard is one sized to your exact tablet with a rotating folio, such as the MyGoFlight Skyfolio or the Flight Outfitters iPad Flight Desk, which secure the device on your leg and let you switch between portrait and landscape during flight.

Do I really need a carbon monoxide detector in the cockpit?

Yes. Carbon monoxide can leak into a piston-aircraft cabin from the exhaust and heating system without any odor, so a portable aviation CO monitor like the Sensorcon AV8 Inspector provides an early warning before symptoms impair the pilot.

What cockpit supplies does a student pilot need first?

A new student pilot should start with a basic kneeboard, an E6B flight computer, a logbook, and the aircraft checklist, then add a tablet kneeboard, view-limiting glasses for instrument training, and a CO monitor as training progresses.