Cap6 Altimetry Flashcards
1
Q
Flight levels to follow depending from the direction of the flight?
A
From 000 to 179 degrees:
Vfr» fl number odd (thousand) +500ft
Ifr» odd
From 180 to 359:
VFR > fl number even (thousand) +500ft
IFR > even
2
Q
What happens when flying from high press to low press
A
The true alt is less than indicated l so DANGEROUS
HIGH TO LOW LOOK AT BELOW
3
Q
What happens when flying from hot to cold area ?
A
True alt is less than indicated
SO DANGEROUS
4
Q
Temperature correction formula?
A
Height/1000 x 4 x isa dev
Or 4% correction for each 10 degree isa dev
5
Q
What to use to find FL when calculating TEC?
A
USE INDICATED ALTITUDE NOT TRUE.
