Altimeter Flashcards
As a rule of thumb, altitude corrections of less than 100 feet should be corrected by using a
half bar width on the attitude indicator.
1/2 on AI
For maintaining straight and level flight, which instrument displays a constant indication of altitude?
Altimeter.
Under which condition will pressure altitude be equal to true altitude?
When standard atmosphere conditions exist.
When pressure = True, STD atmosphere exist
PT STD
According to 14 CFR Part 91, what do you set your altimeter to if your aircraft is not equipped with a radio?
Departure airport elevation.
How does a pilot normally obtain the current altimeter setting during an IFR flight in Class E airspace below 18,000 feet?
ATC periodically advises the pilot of the proper altimeter setting.
Which condition would cause the altimeter to indicate a lower-than-actual altitude?
Air temperature warmer than standard.
Lower than Actual = AT Warmer than STD
A hazardous situation can occur when true altitude is lower than indicated altitude. This can occur when your altimeter is set to 29.92”
in colder than standard air temperature.
Hazardous True lower = Colder