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Old October 29th 09, 02:52 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Help estimating altitude without altimeter?

The reference "point" assuming that you can see it, is the the runway or
more specifically, the TDZ.

Paul
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Surfer! wrote:
In message , ZZ
writes
Tom:

How many patterns have you flown since you began your training? Until
you develop a clear picture in your mind of how your airfield looks at
different points in the pattern,

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I would say it's 'how the reference point looks'. We can have a
reference point anywhere, but if landing out we won't be seeing our own
familiar airfield. Is the reference point technique taught in the US?