Terms and abbreviations · Question 13 of 63

If you want the altimeter to indicate the height above aerodrome, which atmospheric pressure shall the altimeter be set to?

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  • D QFE

Explanation

For height above the aerodrome, set the QFE; the altimeter then reads zero on the ground. QNH gives altitude above sea level; QDR and QTE are bearings.

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