A member of an internet forum brought up an interesting question: “Why is it that you are supposed to set your altimeter to 29.92 when reaching 18,000 ft? Do you wait for ATC to tell you to do so, or is it automatic?” Read on for the low-down on transitioning to flight level flying. Read more…
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Under Pressure: FAR Part 91.144
A few weeks ago I was doing my normal routine preparing the airplane for a short haul from Memphis to Chattanooga when the altimeter setting floored me. “Altimeter 30.82,” the ATIS read. That was one mighty high pressure system we were under. In fact, 30.82 is a whole 900 foot difference from the standard altimeter setting of 29.92! This reminded me of the elusive FAR Part 91.144. Read more…
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