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Record 1 2012-09-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Airport Runways and Areas
DEF

The actual barometric pressure (not corrected to sea level) at any particular airport.

OBS

If a pilot obtains the field level pressure by ratio from an airport he is approaching and sets it on his barometric scale, his altimeter will register 0 feet when he lands.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Pistes et aires d'aéroport
DEF

Pression barométrique réelle (non corrigée au niveau de la mer) à un aéroport quelconque.

CONT

Le pilote qui a obtenu par radio et affiché sur son altimètre la pression au niveau du sol de l’aéroport de destination, notera que son altimètre indique 0 pied lorsque l’avion touche la piste.

Spanish

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