Practice question
If a flight is conducted from an area of high atmospheric pressure to an area of low atmospheric pressure without adjusting the altimeter subscale, how will the aircraft's true altitude compare to the indicated altitude?
- The true altitude will be lower than the indicated altitude
- The true altitude will be higher than the indicated altitude
- The true altitude will remain identical to the indicated altitude
- The altimeter will fluctuate rapidly and display a warning flag
Answer: A — The true altitude will be lower than the indicated altitude
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