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Forum: Military Aviation

13th Jul 2014, 17:08

Replies: 185

Why do the RAF still use QFE?

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Posted By H Peacock

ShotOne. Duncan D's reference to low...

ShotOne.

Duncan D's reference to low flying is most certainly not a red herring. I'm sure the SOP for one particular (ex)user of the low flying system over the sea would be to set the baro alt...

Forum: Military Aviation

11th Jul 2014, 23:40

Replies: 185

Why do the RAF still use QFE?

Views: 36,205

Posted By H Peacock

BB I'll largely agree with the reply from...

BB

I'll largely agree with the reply from Easy Street. As to why we use QFE, this has already been stated, but in short it often works better than QNH.

When sat in the back teaching visual...

Forum: Military Aviation

11th Jul 2014, 17:57

Replies: 185

Why do the RAF still use QFE?

Views: 36,205

Posted By H Peacock

Well, it would appear neither could young...

Well, it would appear neither could young Stricklin in his F16!

Forum: Military Aviation

11th Jul 2014, 17:42

Replies: 185

Why do the RAF still use QFE?

Views: 36,205

Posted By H Peacock

Yep, that's the one. Trying to work out the...

Yep, that's the one. Trying to work out the altitude to commence a manoeuvre which needed a given Height above the runway to complete.

Use QFE, just look for the correct number on the dial;...

Forum: Military Aviation

11th Jul 2014, 17:08

Replies: 185

Why do the RAF still use QFE?

Views: 36,205

Posted By H Peacock

Well, here's one! How many display...

Well, here's one!

How many display pilots try to complicate the issue by using QNH? QFE for me:O

Forum: Military Aviation

7th Jul 2014, 13:17

Replies: 185

Why do the RAF still use QFE?

Views: 36,205

Posted By H Peacock

Yep, still using QFE at most UK military...

Yep, still using QFE at most UK military airfields. QNH when at the majority of civilian airfields.

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