even the pros dont get it right

Jay Somerset a écrit :
On Sun, 15 May 2005 20:51:43 +0100, "Chris" wrote:

Heard on London Airways today, NorthWest 43 called up at 'nine thousand feet
climbing to one five thousand feet' the controller ever the diplomat asked
'northwest 43 can you confirm you are climbing to Flight level 150?' 'Affirm
came the reply'
mind you he was in some cruddy old DC-10 so he was probably busy trying to
keep it in the air.



In the US, flight levels start at 18,000. In Europe, they start much lower.

This was just a terminology difference, and the controller was quite correct
in ensuring there was no miscommunication. The pilot was merely reporting
by reflex, forgetting for the moment that he was not within US airspace.

It happens.

I'd like to know what US pilots think of the FL rules in Europe,
starting at 3000 FT AGL, everyone uses standard 29.92" altimeter
setting (1013 mil). I guess the "logic" behind this is that everyone
been on the same altimeter setting, precise altitude separation is
easier to get than relying on everyone getting the proper "local
setting" for the area flown.

What do you think?

Happy flying.