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On Jul 30, 6:21 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. I find my altimeter to be surprisingly accurate when landing at my takeoff location after a 4 hour flight. This is true with the SN10 altineter, also. JJ JJ, My observation is based on analysis of many of my own flight logs. I am so convinced this 100 foot difference is valid that, if there is no local altimeter setting available, I set my altimeter 100ft lower before starting final glide. I had planned to spend this evening reviewing your recent flight logs but I don't find you as a registered OLC contestant. Perhaps you could check a few of your logs, measuring the exact difference between on ground altitude at takeoff and on ground altitude after landing and report the results. If you use Parowan logs please allow for the difference due to runway slope. ( most days I was there this year takeoffs were from the low end and landings ended at the high end) Andy |
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