ALT & AS Flashcards

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Q

2876
Your altimeter is set to 30.47. You are currently flying at 6,500 feet MSL, and the current reported altimeter setting is 29.87” Hg. What is your actual altitude?

A

Lower than indicated.

ALT 30 = Lower

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Q

3164
A pilot forgot to reset the altimeter from 30.42 to the correct altimeter setting at the airport of29.82. This means the aircraft is

A

lower than indicated altitude.

ALT 30 = Lower

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3
Q

1230
If the outside air temperature increases during a flight at constant power and at a constant indicated altitude, the true airspeed will

A

increase and the true altitude will increase.

True Increase true increase

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4
Q

1257
Prior to takeoff for IFR flight, how should you check the accuracy of your altimeter?

A

Set the current altimeter setting. The indication should be within 75 feet of the airport elevation.

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