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Old 3rd Aug 2005, 07:52
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John Eacott
 
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What result do you get when you use the "press to test" button on the RA? Depending on the model it would normally read 50' or 100' (IIRC), with a limited margin of error which would be found in the manufacturer's handbook.

If the PTT exceeds limits, that's a fair indication that the readout will be erroneous.

Then again, your pressure altimeter could be indicating up to 300' out, not the radalt.
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