flight instrumentsFAA-published sample question (IRH, Aug 2021)
Below 18,000 feet pressure altitude may be obtained by
A
setting the altimeter to 29.92 inches HG.✓ Correct Answer
B
setting the altimeter to the local altimeter setting.
C
requesting the current pressure altitude for the area.
Explanation
Pressure altitude is the altitude indicated when the altimeter is set to the standard datum of 29.92 inches Hg (PHAK Chapter 8). The local setting gives indicated altitude close to true altitude, not pressure altitude.
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