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Old April 3rd 07, 12:21 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Matt Whiting
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Default Altimeter Calibration Height

Steven P. McNicoll wrote:
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No, it indicates a pressure differential at the level of the instrument.


Show me an altimeter that indicates in units of pressure.


Show me one that indicates in units of "altitude at the level of the
instrument."
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Old April 3rd 07, 12:30 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Steven P. McNicoll
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Default Altimeter Calibration Height


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Show me one that indicates in units of "altitude at the level of the
instrument."


http://www.auf.asn.au/groundschool/altimeter1.jpg


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Old April 3rd 07, 01:55 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Matt Whiting
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Default Altimeter Calibration Height

Steven P. McNicoll wrote:
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Show me one that indicates in units of "altitude at the level of the
instrument."


http://www.auf.asn.au/groundschool/altimeter1.jpg



Try again. It is adjustable so I can make it read any altitude I like.
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Old April 3rd 07, 10:13 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe
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Default Altimeter Calibration Height

"Matt Whiting" wrote in message
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Steven P. McNicoll wrote:
"Matt Whiting" wrote in message
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Show me one that indicates in units of "altitude at the level of the
instrument."


http://www.auf.asn.au/groundschool/altimeter1.jpg


Try again. It is adjustable so I can make it read any altitude I like.


Is that a good way to avoid busting Class Bravo?

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