Setting altimeters with no radio

Since it is possible to fly without voice radio equipment, and given
that (if I understand correctly) pilots are supposed to have their
altimeters set correctly to a reference located not more than 100
miles from their position, how does an aircraft without a radio keep
its altimeter properly set as it travels?

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Mxsmanic wrote:
Since it is possible to fly without voice radio equipment, and given
that (if I understand correctly) pilots are supposed to have their
altimeters set correctly to a reference located not more than 100
miles from their position, how does an aircraft without a radio keep
its altimeter properly set as it travels?


For VFR, an adjustable altimeter is not required. Therefore, such
a 100 mile rule doesn't exist.

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you cant

"Mxsmanic" wrote in message
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Since it is possible to fly without voice radio equipment, and given
that (if I understand correctly) pilots are supposed to have their
altimeters set correctly to a reference located not more than 100
miles from their position, how does an aircraft without a radio keep
its altimeter properly set as it travels?

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you land every 100 miles or less
reset your altimeter to field elevation
and then fly another 100 miles

"Mxsmanic" wrote in message
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Since it is possible to fly without voice radio equipment, and given
that (if I understand correctly) pilots are supposed to have their
altimeters set correctly to a reference located not more than 100
miles from their position, how does an aircraft without a radio keep
its altimeter properly set as it travels?

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GPS, even a $100 hikers model will solve the problem. But I
just say, look at the ground, you can judge 1,000 feet
pretty well and you only need to apply the hemisphere rule
above 3,000 AGL.


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have their
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There is no 100 mile rule, IFR or VFR. There is a rule that IFR you
have to have a radio, and an adjustable altimeter (and a bunch of other
stuff).

Like the guy said. Land and set the altimeter to the field elevation.

"BT" wrote:
you land every 100 miles or less
reset your altimeter to field elevation
and then fly another 100 miles

I presume you're trying to pull his leg?

Mxsmanic wrote:
Since it is possible to fly without voice radio equipment, and given
that (if I understand correctly) pilots are supposed to have their
altimeters set correctly to a reference located not more than 100
miles from their position, how does an aircraft without a radio keep
its altimeter properly set as it travels?

You can find the answer in FAR 91.121(a)(iii).

he's flying a friggin sim..

"Jim Logajan" wrote in message
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"BT" wrote:
you land every 100 miles or less
reset your altimeter to field elevation
and then fly another 100 miles

I presume you're trying to pull his leg?

"Jim Macklin" wrote in message
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GPS, even a $100 hikers model will solve the problem.

No, it won't.