Altimeter full real.

322Sqn_Dusty · #1 10-24-2011, 04:39 PM

For the full real pilots:

Let's assume this: the dynamic weather works. Air pressure changes while clouds are forming over the channel and we're waiting for a gap in the overcast.
For the mission we've set our compasses and aligned the gyro.

But we've also got the altimeter that can be set to the pressure, where can we find the right settings for the field or must we just zero it before take off? And do we bother at all?

Flanker35M · #2 10-24-2011, 04:47 PM

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Actually the tower should give you the pressure when taking off and landing.

322Sqn_Dusty · #3 10-24-2011, 06:22 PM

It's possible to change..so does it have a real function? Currently it's for AGL use only..if you want to do so. I haven't heard them calling out the pressures.

pupo162 · #4 10-24-2011, 06:47 PM

tower usually has to say QNH. i always cheated since i knew already what altitude the runway was, so i just set the altimeter to that.

CaptainDoggles · #5 10-24-2011, 07:28 PM

You could always just do a VFR landing. I got out of the habit of using the altimeter back in il2fb and just never really got back into it again. Unless the weather conditions are downright miserable I can't imagine it'd be necessary.

But then again I don't generally fly bombers.

IvanK · #6 10-24-2011, 08:34 PM

I think you will find the Brits to use QFE as a general rule.