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Old 29th Jul 2008, 21:09
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GPS and ATC Altitude

GPS altitude is close to true. ATC at flight levels is based on barometric altimeters set to arbitrary (760 mm 29.92 in) reference pressure. This puts all aircraft on the same basis.

Thus GPS reported altitude should not be used to control FL, in the US or anywhere else.