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Old 8th Oct 2006, 10:28
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aimscabinet
 
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Altimeter setting

Anyone AT controller:

Descending into Heathrow, passing, let's say, FL080, I am instructed to descend to 4000 feet. Usually, we set the QNH at the present level and start descent. Now, what if I am climbing out of Heathrow and passing 3000 feet, instructed to climb to FL110. Do I set my QNE right at the present altitude or I wait till 6000 (transition alt.) to set it?
I had this issue on a recent departure from that airport.

Appreciate any answers
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