WB PAL vs FlightReady E6B

WB PAL is a simple weight and balance pilot preflight tool that provides easy input screens for the pilot’s entry of unique aircraft data and specific flight weights. Pilots can create an aircraft from existing generic aircraft templates to match his/her own aircraft. The aircraft registration is added and saved to provide easy selection of all created aircraft. Note: This is a support tool to assist the pilot to visualize the aircraft loading. It is not to be used for actual weight and balance validation. Validation is the pilot's responsibility prior to takeoff using approved methods. Each aircraft can be customized to meet the unique configuration requirements for individual aircraft. Features can be added or deleted to suit these needs. Simple weight changes can be made to deal with floatplane, amphibian or ski plane configurations. Cargo areas are available to permit the use of belly pods or float compartments if you have these extra requirements. A generic display method has been used to accommodate aircraft up to 6 passengers and pilot customizing can remove seats or create tandem seating to suit your needs. When all the arm details have been configured, the pilot simply needs to ensure that all the weights are correct for the flight of interest. These can also be saved to permit simple adjustments for the next flight. When all weight data has been added the pilot may show the results graphically to see where the C of G (centre of gravity) for takeoff and landing would be for that flight configuration and duration. Both points should be within the C of G envelope for the specific aircraft. This envelope is fully editable by the pilot based on Pilot Operating Handbook data for the specific aircraft of interest. These values are preset in the aircraft templates for each generic aircraft type but may require some pilot adjusting for the specific aircraft. New templates will be added as user feedback is received on the www.digilog.ca website. The APP is full featured so no costly upgrades are required. There is also no annoying advertizing so have fun with it. There is also a built-in Guide available to provide instructions on how to use the various features.

FlightReady E6B is a modern flight computer with the most complete set of aviation functions, conversions, and utilities for planning and flying. WHY PILOTS USE FLIGHTREADY E6B • Accurate. Conversions use exact defined factors, and airspeed and altitude calculations use the full U.S. Standard Atmosphere, maintaining accurate calculations above 36,000 feet. • Explained. Every function and conversion has built-in help that describes what it calculates, how to use it, and the formulas and conventions behind it. • Fast. Star the functions you use most to keep them at the top of the main menu, and your favorites sync to your other devices through iCloud. Open functions from Search, Shortcuts, Control Center, the Lock Screen, or the Action button. • Easy to use. Change a field's unit from the menu beside it, and every related field on the screen follows. Results automatically carry over to related functions, reducing repeated data entry. • Night-flight friendly. Dark mode uses a red-shifted amber color scheme designed for use in a dark cockpit. PLAN LEG ▸ Heading & Groundspeed: true heading, groundspeed, and magnetic and compass heading ▸ Time & Distance: leg time, distance, or groundspeed ▸ Required True Airspeed: the true airspeed and heading needed to make a planned groundspeed ▸ Fuel Consumption: fuel required, fuel flow, or endurance ▸ Point of No Return and Equal Time Point, with ETAs AIRSPEED, ALTITUDE, AND WEATHER ▸ Airspeed: actual TAS and Mach, plan Mach, plan TAS, and total air temperature ▸ Altitude: pressure, density, and true altitude ▸ Cloud Base: cloud base AGL and MSL, and relative humidity, from temperature and dew point WIND ▸ Wind Component: headwind and crosswind ▸ Unknown Wind ▸ Wind Correction Angle CLIMB & DESCENT ▸ Climb/Descent Rate: required gradient in ft/nm, percent, and degrees, and rate in ft/min ▸ Top of Descent: determine when to begin descent ▸ Gradient Conversion: percent, degrees, and ft/nm PERFORMANCE ▸ Rate of Turn and Turn Radius for any bank angle and airspeed ▸ Standard Rate Bank Angle and Standard Rate Turn Radius ▸ Hydroplane Speed for rotating and non-rotating tires ▸ Load Factor in Level Turn ▸ Pivotal Altitude, AGL and MSL NAVIGATION ▸ DME Arc Distance ▸ Lead Turn Distance: how far before a fix to start the turn ▸ Thunderstorm Cell Height from radar tilt and distance ▸ Time/Distance to Station from a VOR or NDB bearing change ▸ Holding Pattern: determine entry type and visualize the holding pattern AERODYNAMICS ▸ Lift ▸ Power & Torque WEIGHT & BALANCE ▸ C.G. & Moment: enter any two of weight, CG, and moment to get the third ▸ C.G. Shift: enter any three values to get the fourth, such as how much weight to move ▸ CG % of MAC CONVERSIONS ▸ Temperature: °C, °F, K, and °R ▸ Distance: nautical miles, statute miles, kilometers, feet, and more ▸ Speed: knots, mph, km/h, ft/min, m/s, and Mach ▸ Pressure: inHg, mbar/hPa, kPa, psi, mmHg, and more ▸ Fuel @ 15°C: gallons, liters, pounds, and kilograms of 100LL, Jet-A, Jet-B, JP-8, and water ▸ Weight & Mass, Area, Liquid Volume (US and imperial), Volume, Density, Power, and Torque TIME UTILITIES ▸ Time Calculator: add, subtract, multiply, and divide times, in decimal or formatted time, including h:m ▸ Flight Log Calculator: block and flight times from your out, off, on, and in times ▸ Standard Calculator ▸ IFR Timer: a countdown that keeps running when you lock your phone, with a notification when time is up SETTINGS ▸ Results to as many as four decimal places ▸ Day, Night, and Auto appearance