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What am I allowed to bring to the private pilot written exam? It states an electronic E6B. Can I bring an old fashioned one too?
 
Tony R said:
What am I allowed to bring to the private pilot written exam? It states an electronic E6B. Can I bring an old fashioned one too?
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Unless they changed it just out of spite since I last took a knowledge test, you can bring a whiz wheel E6B. Just practice with whatever you plan to use so you don’t get lost in the confusing half-instructions printed on the wheel during the test.
 

Applicants may use test aids, such as
scales, straightedges, protractors, plotters, navigation
computers, log sheets, and all models of aviation-
oriented calculating devices that are directly related
to the test. In addition, applicants may use any test
materials provided with the test.
Manufacturer’s permanently inscribed
instructions on the front and back of such aids listed in
Par. 5(a), e.g., formulas, conversions, regulations,
signals, weather data, holding pattern diagrams,
frequencies, weight and balance formulas, and air traffic
control procedures are permissible.
 
You can bring basic calculator (non-programmable, no internet connection), electronic or manual spin wheel E6B, blank paper, sealed water bottle, pencil and magnifying glass
 
My instructor mentioned in the past that a normal e6b (non-electronic) one should suffice too, shouldn't be any issues there.
 
I did my original written and the first few times I took the instrument written (let them expire not failed) with a mechanical E6B.
For my last bunch, I used a ASA CX-2. All were fine with the testing centers. They also have an electronic E6 built into the test program so technically you don't need anything, but you'll have to figure out how to use it during the test.
 
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