Comments on: Kane Dead Reckoning Computer

By: ken

ken — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:08:46 +0000

My neighbor has a model MK-6b computer and I have his manual scanned into my coumpter. If anyone needs a scanned copy just let me know.

By: zac

zac — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:18:23 +0000

Yes, Christopher – sometimes the low-tech solution is the best.

By: Christopher Mikesell

Christopher Mikesell — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 02:59:35 +0000

When I was learning to fly a few years ago, I suggested to my instructor that I take my programmable graphing calculator on a flight instead of my dead reckoning computer. My instructor replied that the computer would be easier to use, but that I could try it. After trying the calculator a few times and getting nothing but frustrated, I switched to the computer and had no trouble. The main reasons for my problems were that the light turbulance, vibration, and the distraction of flying the airplane made it almost impossible to correctly enter the necessary values using the keypad. With the dead rekoning computer, all that was necessary was to turn the dial and match the right numbers around its edge. If given a choice, I think that I would always choose a dead rekoning computer over a digital calculator for in-flight calculations.

By: Maccc

Maccc — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:18:32 +0000

“Alan Bradshaw” Re the lubricant for the slide & rings: Any quality silicon spray will work well, and not impair the other functions.

By: Carolyn Usher

Carolyn Usher — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:56:25 +0000

Thank you all for your help. I was wondering if someone has used the Model MK-6B before. If so, could you answer a couple of questions for me. The Model MK-6B is different in a couple of ways from the MK-6 and I want to be clear on it. Also does anyone know if they made a pocket version of this slide rule. If so, do you know where I can buy one? I love this slide rule. It gives a lot more information than the ASA one. Thanks again.

By: zac

zac — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:25:43 +0000

[Thanks for this response from a subscriber by email ...]

What about a dry graphite spray? The reason I say dry is because there are several that are wet. If you have trouble finding one, look in an auto repair store. Let me know how it works out.

By: zac

zac — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 02:06:48 +0000

Sorry, I’m not sure how to answer this one about lubricants.

Anyone?

By: Alan Bradshaw

Alan Bradshaw — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:13:11 +0000

I am getting to use a Kane MK-6B in my effort to fulfill a life-time dream and obtain my pilot’s license. Purchased in a second-hand book shop it is quite stiff and difficult to adjust without overshooting the targeted graduation. What would be a suitable lubricant for this aluminium rotating disks device?

By: Jerry Sunman

Jerry Sunman — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 14:42:13 +0000

Carolyn,

The pdf. for the MK6 manual is on Greg’s Slide Rules web site. The link is near the top of this page.

By: Carolyn Usher

Carolyn Usher — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:38:38 +0000

I was wondering if anyone had the manual to the Kane Dead Reckoning Computer, Model MK-6B in .pdf or any other format. I received one of these computers after my ASA E6B got stolen and I am not sure of a couple of windows on the computation side of the slide ruler. Any help would be appreciated.