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Old April 18th 08, 12:54 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
JGalban via AviationKB.com
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Default Altimeter Question

Barry wrote:
. Everyone set QFE (altimeter reads zero on the ground) for takeoff,
then reset the altimeter to QNH if leaving the traffic pattern. Flight levels
began at 3500 feet.


Wouldn't that be impossible to do at high altitude airports, such as in the
Alps?

John Galban=====N4BQ (PA28-180)

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