On May 31, 7:28*pm, Greg Arnold wrote:
On 5/31/2010 7:07 PM, Rolf wrote:

Over the years (30 or so) Caesar Creek Soaring Club has vacillated
with setting the altimeter to zero or MSL. Last year the Board decided
to put the Club ships on an MSL basis (private gliders exempted).
There are however a number of members who are continuing to make it an
issue. I would be interested in your thought and comments.
Thanks
Rolf Hegele
CCSC President

It seems to me it would make a lot more sense to use MSL, as then the
elevation on the altimeter will correspond to the elevations on the
sectionals and other charts and maps. *What is the rationale for using AGL?

There is absolutly no rationale for setting the altimeter to AGL.The
only excuse I am willing to accept, and it is a rather poor one, if he
or she would NEVER EVER be willing to be out of glide to their home
field. And how many glider pilots were NEVER EVER in that position? 6PK