2.7 altimeter errors Flashcards

1
Q

if a flight is made from an area of low pressure into an area of high pressure without the altimeter setting being adjusted the altimeter will indicate

A

lower than the actual altitude above sea level

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if a flight is made from an area of high pressure into an area of lower pressure without the altimeter setting being adjusted, the altimeter will indicate

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higher than the actual altitude above sea level

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3
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which condition would cause the altimeter to indicate a lower altitude than true altitude

A

air temperature warmer than standard

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4
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under what condition will true altitude be lower than indicated altitude

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in colder than standard air temperature

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5
Q

how do variations in temperature affect the altimeter

A

pressure levels are raised on warm days and the indicated altitude is lower than true altitude

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