When I fly VFR I go 100% paper, and use a mechanical E-6B. I find it is
very simple, and this is of course because I actually use it regularly ... If
you do NOT use one regularly, then they are a confusing pain in the butt ...

If on the other hand I do IFR flying, I don't use an E-6B at all, I pretty
much use the buttons on the GPS (Garmin 430W) for everything.

If you want to use an E-6B, here's a really good manual:

http://www.dc3airways.com/useful/dow...e6b_manual.pdf

Jeff