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Tom,
You are noting the altimeter correction factor and then applying it to the new altimeter setting, aren't you? If I get 29.90 from AWOS at Minden and then set it into my altimeter and it reads 4800 feet, I must readjust the setting to make it read field elevation (4720) and then note the altimeter correction factor (- .1) which I must apply to any new altimeter setting I get in the air. JJ At 17:12 30 July 2007, 5z wrote: On Jul 30, 7:21 am, John Sinclair wrote: I don't find this to be true, Andy. Altimeters need to be re-set primarily when landing at a destination 1000's of miles away from the takeoff location. We have an AWOS right on the airport, so I set the mechanical and 302 to this shortly before takeoff. When I check the altimeter after 4-6 hours, the change is typically 1-200' - and usually puts me lower. Really unsettling if I'm on a marginal glide and the air looks stable ahead. -Tom |
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