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Niborex Electronic E6-B for Pocket PC Overview

 

Current versions as of 7/5/05 - 1.3.004

Main MenuThe right software transforms an ordinary handheld device into a powerful aviation tool. The Niborex Electronic E6-B provides over 40 calculations, functions, and conversions required for a safe and successful flight. Of key importance is ease of use. The Niborex Electronic E6-B product allows for full single-handed operation without the need for a stylus.

 

E6-B Calculations, Functions, Conversions

With 21 E6-B aviation calculations and 18 aviation conversions (more than any other electronic E6-B), the Niborex Electronic E6-B provides much more.

 

Situational Awareness

Just knowing where you are, and where you are headed may save your life.  The exclusive, easy-to-use, graphical, electronic holding and landing pattern entry calculators provide pilots critical situational awareness at the touch of a button.

 

Flight Timers

The best-of-breed, precision timer includes stopwatch functionality for counting up/down, and even tracking holding legs.

 

Weight & Balance

Very few things in aviation are as critical as proper weight and balance calculations.  This fast and easy-to-use weight and balance calculator ensures every flight is a safe one.

 

 

E6-B Calculations, Functions, Conversions

 

Item EditNavigation

The NE6B is simple to operate and easy to understand.  Navigation is as quick as pressing a button.  To perform a calculation, just navigate to the desired function and enter the requested values.  Once all the required data fields are filled in, the NE6B will automatically calculate the desired result.

 

To change a value already entered, just select the desired field by either tapping it or use the navigation buttons built into your device.  The current field is indicated by the arrow next to it.  As soon as you accept a new value, the results are automatically calculated.  Values are accepted by selecting another field, pressing enter, or navigating away from the current field.

 

To force a calculation, you may press the button at any time.  If all required values are present, the calculation will take place and the resulting value will be displayed.

 

If necessary, you may press the button to quickly erase all displayed values.

 

When you are finished with a function, just press the button to return to the previous screen.  All entered and calculated values will be retained for use in other functions.

 

Menus are selected by either pressing the menu button on the device or tapping in the title section of the screen.

 

Data Entry

All screens are designed to be processed either by using the stylus or with one finger while holding the device in your hand.  Values can be entered using all the standard methods supported by your device including handwriting recognition, the standard pop-up keyboard, or the custom NE6B data entry keypad.

 

Pressing the button will display the custom data entry keypad which is designed for use with your finger.  In addition, a variety of data conversions can be selected by pressing the button from the keypad screen.

 

The data entry screens accept the standard Cut, Copy, and Paste edit menu options.

 

Once a value is accepted, it is automatically rounded to the appropriate decimal place.

 

Data EntryKeypad

When the button is pressed, a full screen keypad will appear.  This screen will have the title of the value to be entered.  This keypad works like any standard calculator keypad.  You just press the numbers you desire and they appear.

 

If you need to erase a value completely, press the button.

 

If you need to erase just the last digit displayed, press the   button.

 

To convert a number from one type to another, press the button and the conversion menu will appear.  You may then select the type of conversion you desire.

 

Once you are satisfied with the value you have entered you may press the button.  If you do not wish to use the value displayed, simply press the button.  After pressing either button you will be returned to the previous data entry screen.  If you accepted the value, the next field will be selected for you automatically.  If you declined the value, you will be returned to the same field you where on when you called for the keypad.

 

If the value you are entering allows, your keypad will have additional buttons such as :, ., and +/-.  If you do not see these buttons, this is an indication that the requested value does not accept such input.

 

ConvertConversions

The NE6B provides many standard conversions at a click of a button.  When the button is pressed from the custom keypad, a list of appropriate conversions will be displayed.  That is to say, if the field you are in is asking for a distance value, you will be allowed to convert to/from nautical miles, statute miles, kilometers, feet and meters.  If the field you are in is asking for a time value, you will be allowed to convert decimal hours to/from standard time formatted values.

 

To convert any value to any other value, without restriction, please use the generic Conversion function.

 

 

Supported Calculations:

  Altitude

    Pressure Altitude

    Density Altitude

    Standard Atmosphere

    Cloud Base

 

  Airspeed

    Plan True Airspeed

    Actual True Airspeed

    Calibrated Airspeed

    Plan MACH Number

    Actual MACH Number

 

  Fuel

    Fuel Required

    Fuel Rate

    Endurance

 

  Plan Leg

    Heading / Ground Speed

    Heading / True Airspeed

    Compass Heading

    Leg Time

    ETA

 

  Actual Leg

    Distance Flown

    Ground Speed

    Unknown Wind

    Wind Components

 

  Weight and Balance

    Moment

    ARM

 

Supported Conversions:

    Nautical Miles to Statute Miles

    Statute Miles to Nautical Miles

    Nautical Miles to Kilometers

    Kilometers to Nautical Miles

    Feet to Meters

    Meters to Feet

    Miles Per Hour to Knots

    Knots to Miles Per Hour

    Hours to Hours:Minutes:Seconds

    Hours:Minutes:Seconds to Hours

    Fahrenheit to Celsius

    Celsius to Fahrenheit

    Pounds to Kilograms

    Kilograms to Pounds

    Gallons to Liters

    Liters to Gallons

    Milibars to Inches

    Inches to Milibars

 

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Situational Awareness

 

LandingLanding

 

The Landing screen allows you to visualize the various headings required for each leg of the traffic pattern. This screen requires that you enter the desired runway heading. The various wind components will also be displayed if the proper wind direction and speed are entered.

 

To change from left to right traffic, press the button.

 

To change the runway, wind direction, or wind speed, press the appropriate button and the custom data entry keypad will be displayed. Enter an appropriate value between degrees 1-360. Runway headings are entered as full headings. For example, runway 18 is entered as 180. Once selected, the and arrows will change the values in appropriate increments.

 

HoldingHolding

 

The Holding screen allows you to visualize the various entries required for an IFR holding pattern. This screen requires that you enter your current heading and the assigned radial. A line will be drawn that indicates your current flight path relative to the required pattern. If a teardrop entry is required, the recommended entry heading will also be displayed.

 

To change the pattern from standard to non-standard, press the button.

 

To change the heading or radial, press the appropriate button and the custom data entry keypad will be displayed. Enter an appropriate value between degrees 1-360. Once selected, the and arrows will change the values in appropriate increments.

 

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TimersThe Timers screen provides two separate timers for your flying needs: a Primary Timer for basic up/down counting, and a Leg Timer ideal for use during holds.

 

The Primary Timer is initiated by pressing the button. Once started, the timer begins to count in the direction of the arrow next to time displayed. To change the direction, press the or button. You may change direction while the timer is in progress. To pause the timer press the button. Timing can be resumed by pressing the button once again. To set the timer back to "00:00:00", press the button. If desired, an initial time value can be entered by pressing the display time button. A keypad will then be displayed, allowing the entry of any valid time value. Once the new time value is accepted, the timer can be used to count up or down from that point.

 

The Leg Timer works much like the Primary Timer, except that when the button is pressed, the current time is recorded in one of four leg counters and the timer is reset to "00:00:00". Each successive press of the button increments the counter. When the counter reaches position four, it wraps to the position one and starts over. To erase all the values stored in the leg counters, press the button.

 

Entering Time Values

 

Time values may be entered in one of two formats: hours, minutes, and seconds separated by colons in the format of "HH:MM:SS", or in decimal hour equivalents in the format of H.h (where H is the whole hour and h is the fraction thereof). If you enter a decimal value, the display will be converted to the standard time format once you accept that value. For example, if you key in "1.252" the display will show "01:15:07". The maximum time value is "99:59:59", if you enter a value greater than this, the field will be replaced with "Err".

 

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Flight ItemsFlight Items

 

The Flight Items screen lists all of the current weight and balance items stored on the device. As you enter individual items, a running total for weight, moment and center of gravity are calculated. To add a new item, press the button. Items appear in the order they are entered. The NE6B supports an unlimited number of items. To edit a particular item, select the item in the list, then press the button. To delete a particular item, select the item, then press the button. You will be presented with a dialog box confirming that you really want to delete the item. If you respond affirmatively, the item will be permanently deleted. When you are finished with the weight and balance functions, press the button to return to the previous screen.

 

Item EditItem Edit

 

The Item Edit screen allows you to enter the Weight and Arm for each critical flight item. The Item field accepts a textual description for the item to be calculated. Once the Weight and Arm fields are accepted, the current Movement, Total Weight, and current Center of Gravity is calculated. To add a new item, press the button. To delete the current item, press the button. If there are multiple items in the database, the and buttons may appear depending upon your location in the list.

 

To change a value already entered, just select the desired field by either tapping it or use the navigation buttons built into your device. The current field is indicated by the arrow next to it. As soon as you accept a new value, the results are automatically calculated. Values are accepted by selecting another field, pressing enter, or navigating away from the current field.

 

Pressing the button will display the custom data entry keypad which is designed for use with your finger.

 

To force a calculation, you may press the button at any time. If all required values are present, the calculation will take place and the resulting value will be displayed.

 

If necessary, you may press the button to quickly erase all displayed values.

 

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Product Certified "Designed for Windows Mobile"

 

PC Compatibility and System Requirements

  • Windows 95/98/ME/NT 4.0/2000/XP

  • CD-ROM drive for installation

  • Microsoft ActiveSync software version 3.7 or higher

 

Handheld Compatibility and System Requirements

 

Pocket PC device running Pocket PC 2002 or higher recommended.

 

Pocket PC application size: approximately 612KB.

 

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