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Old April 4th 07, 05:49 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Steven P. McNicoll
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Default Altimeter Calibration Height


"Matt Whiting" wrote in message
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Right and the altitude indicated has little to do with the altitude of the
instrument.


Right. That's why changing the altitude of the instrument, as is done by
climbing or descending, has so little effect on the indicated altitude.