Should Pilots Still Learn How To Use Paper E6-Bs?

Dave Faige

Digital E6-B flight computers are everywhere these days. From iPhone apps to digital stand-alone computers, you can find them in every shape and size possible. And since they're separate from an aircraft's power source, there's a very small chance that you would experience an aircraft failure and digital E6-B failure at the same time.

Which brings up the question: should pilots still be required to learn how to use 'paper' E6-B flight computers? Vote, then tell us your thoughts in the comments!

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