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Old 13th May 2007 | 10:37
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tmmorris
 
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Lots of people have said that it doesn't take much intelligence to remember the aerodrome elevation and work out the altitudes for the circuit.

But I would counter that it doesn't take that much intelligence to remember to set QNH when leaving the circuit and QFE when recovering - especially if the controller gives you the QFE when you call for recovery. Now, if he doesn't give it, surely that is increasing the risk that a pilot who expects to be 'reminded' to set the QFE will now forget, join the circuit on QNH when he should be on QFE, and fly too low?

Tim
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