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Old 31st March 2005 | 23:13
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R1Tamer
 
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Pressure and Warm/Cold Atmosphere

The altitude indicated on board an aircraft flying in an atmosphere
where all the atmosphere layers below the aircraft are cold is?:

Why is the answer to the above question

"lower than the real altitude"

This one has me bamboozled?

If someone could explain in v simple terms I'd really appreciate it. I do not understand why it doesnt follow the "High to Low -Look out Below' adage

Many thanks
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