flight instrumentsFAA-published sample question (PRH, Aug 2021)
If a flight is made from an area of high pressure into an area of lower pressure without the altimeter setting being adjusted, the altimeter will indicate
A
lower than the actual altitude above sea level.
B
higher than the actual altitude above sea level.✓ Correct Answer
C
the actual altitude above sea level.
Explanation
Flying from high into lower pressure without resetting the altimeter makes it read higher than the actual altitude above sea level, because the instrument interprets the lower pressure as greater height ('high to low, look out below'). The aircraft is actually lower than indicated.
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