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Old November 12th 06, 12:07 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.student
Jim Macklin
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Default Setting altimeters with no radio

they give altitude, accurate to within a few feet. just set
the altimeter to read the same. then you know adjusted
pressure. considering the legal requirements, it is
perfectly adequate.

see http://mtp.jpl.nasa.gov/notes/altitude/altitude.html



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