Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Thunderstorms can also bring wind shear and lightning. Altimeter Setting The altimeter setting gives you pressure information in inches of mercury or hectopascals. For accurate altitude readings, you should set your aircraft’s altimeter to match the local altimeter setting.
Pilot Institute
MAY 1, 2024
Set your altimeter bug accordingly. You may also include significant weather conditions, wind shear, or excessive turbulence. If your aircraft has a secondary communication radio, set it to the ground frequency. 4) Set Approach Minimums Look for the approach minimum altitudes in the lower half of the plate.
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