02-02-2006, 08:11 AM
Altimeters DO NOT read altitude in AGL (Above Ground Level), in other words-- the co-pilot is telling you how high you are from the
earth; not the sea!
Example: You might be at 5,400 feet above the ground-- but your altimeter will read 6,000 feet above the ground. So when you reach 400 feet (Which your Co-pilot would have just said), your altimeter would read 1,000 feet. Hope I was of help!
Post Edited ( 02-02-06 08:13 )
earth; not the sea!
Example: You might be at 5,400 feet above the ground-- but your altimeter will read 6,000 feet above the ground. So when you reach 400 feet (Which your Co-pilot would have just said), your altimeter would read 1,000 feet. Hope I was of help!
Post Edited ( 02-02-06 08:13 )
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Embry Riddle Aeronautical Student.
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