Olivier Demacon opined


I'd like to know what US pilots think of the FL rules in Europe,
starting at 3000 FT AGL, everyone uses standard 29.92" altimeter
setting (1013 mil). I guess the "logic" behind this is that everyone
been on the same altimeter setting, precise altitude separation is
easier to get than relying on everyone getting the proper "local
setting" for the area flown.

I suspect that there will be a lot more CFIT. Pressure (and temperature)
changes can change actual AGL by surprising amounts.

Now, I think that I'm in a low pressure area... Am I going to miss that
mountain I know is around here somewhere?


-ash
Cthulhu in 2005!
Why wait for nature?