Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

No airplane or helicopter traffic No helicopter traffic No airplane traffic Correct! Based upon the altitude indicated by altimeter #3, which course direction is appropriate for this VFR cruising altitude? 3,823 feet MSL the surface 700 feet AGL Correct! Let’s get to the quiz! Refer to Figure 82.) Correct!

Altimeter 75

Altimeter Pilot True Altitude AGL 75

Northstar VFR

JULY 28, 2023

This is why when crossing flight level 180 (18,000 ft), all airplanes revert their altimeter settings to 29.92. This ensures everyone is reading the same altitudes. Density Altitude Density altitude is my personal favorite, and the reasoning is simple. It’s the altitude at which your airplane thinks it's at.

Density Altitude 52

Density Altitude Altimeter True Altitude Weather 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Key Takeaways Pilots use six altitude types: Indicated, True, Absolute, Pressure, Density, and Flight Levels. Indicated altitude shows the altimeter reading, while true altitude refers to height above MSL. Absolute altitude measures height above ground, which is critical during approaches and landings.

Density Altitude 52

Density Altitude True Altitude Airplanes Altimeter 52