Don’t Believe Your Altimeter!

Altimeter errors in aviation can be dangerous, especially when flying from high to low pressure. Correctly setting your altimeter is vital, but so is understanding what can interfere with accuracy. This video covers common altimeter errors, and introduces a visual tool for helping answer altimeter error questions on the written test. 00:00 Keeping skills sharp is crucial 00:29 Here’s the problem 01:13 Another problem 01:39 The magic chart 02:24 Demonstration 03:00 What happens when pressure increases? 03:28 Non-standard temperature 04:09 A slightly different question 04:32 Want more practice 04:46 Something special Warning: The information provided in this video is for demonstration purposes only. The information and results cannot be used for an actual flight. To plan an actual flight, you will need to use the information in the Pilot’s Operating Handbook, and the other documents associated with the specific airplane you fly. Become a Cross-Country Planning Master: https://forms.gle/Rq6aCjNaGcryjZnTA My channel page:    / @scottkooncfi   ?sub_confirmation=1 Free Altimeter Errors Worksheet: https://online-cfi.ck.page/a3b2703d8e If you found this video valuable and would like to send a tip, please click the link! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottkoonU Disclaimer: Some of these links may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with these links I may receive a small commission. There is no additional cost to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content! Other links I don’t receive any products, materials, or money. I just think they’re cool! Practice Question: “What happens when air temperature is higher than normal?” Answer: In this case, Indicated Altitude would be lower than True Altitude. Or the airplane will be flying higher than the altimeter indicates.