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Old 30th August 2006 | 05:02
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QFE altimeter settings....yet another UK practice that begs belief.

If one uses QNH only.....that is one less mistake to make.

Yes I know the mental gymnastics of figuring the DH on an ILS is a tremendous burden for some but looking for 551 vice 0 ain't exactly rocket science.

Ever done the dance of setting three altimeters on an IF approach....compounded by a change in handling pilots during the Missed?

Then you have to remember which altimeter is set to what.....just like the old pea under walnut shell game.
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