Practice question

An aircraft reports at FL200 with an outside air temperature of -30°C. Standard atmosphere temperature at FL200 is -25°C. The air is colder than standard. How does this affect true altitude relative to indicated altitude?

  1. True altitude is lower than indicated altitude
  2. True altitude is higher than indicated altitude
  3. True altitude equals indicated altitude
  4. Indicated altitude drops to zero

Answer: A — True altitude is lower than indicated altitude

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