Video tip: get to know your altimeter
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The altimeter is a flight instrument that provides accurate altitude information to pilots and relies solely on outside air pressure. This week’s tip explores how the altimeter works, the various types of altitudes you need to know about and potential errors you may encounter while referencing the altimeter.
The video clip below is from Sporty’s complete Learn to Fly Course.
As Sporty’s lead aviation course and video producer, Bret is usually flying an interesting airplane, and often with a camera rolling. He oversees the development, production and distribution of over 30 aviation courses from Sporty's, including the Private Pilot Learn to Fly Course. He is a flight instructor and check airman at the Sporty's Academy flight school and a senior captain on a Cessna Citation.
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