Altimeter Setting Procedures

Question 1

Who sets the transition altitude (TA)

Answer 1

The state

Specified for every aerodrome

Question 2

Where do you find the transition altitude

Answer 2

AIP
approach plate

NOT ATIS!!! transition level in atis

Question 3

2 or more aerodromes in close proximity = which transition altitude to use

Answer 3

Highest

Question 4

Who sets the transition level

Answer 4

AT

first available flight level above TA

Question 5

What is transition level rounded to

Answer 5

Next full 500ft

Question 6

What is transition altitude rounded to

Answer 6

Next 1000ft

Question 7

When is QNH passes

Answer 7

Taxi clearance

Approach clearance

Question 8

How accurate must a altimeter be

Answer 8

+/- 60ft between 0-30,000ft

Question 9

What does 2500(1456) represent

Answer 9

2500ft AMSL

1456ft AGL

Question 10

If you have 2 altimeters how many need to be set to QNH for take off

Answer 10

At least one

Question 11

When can you change to SPS before reaching transition altitude

Answer 11

When cleared to flight level by atc

Question 12

When can you change to QNH before transition level

Answer 12

When cleared to altitude by atc

Question 13

Is QNH rounded up or down

Answer 13

Down