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Old 28th September 2009 | 20:22
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Capt Groper
 
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Thumbs up Cold WX Altitude corrections

4% per 10 deg below ISA of the height above the elevation of the altimeter setting source.

Example.
Assume airport elevation 1000' & OAT = -2degress.
Approach minima = 1200' altitude. (200' AAL)
Therefore ISA deviation is -15.
Altitude correction = 1200 x 0.04 x 15/10 = 72'

Therefore an Indicted Altitude of 1272' = a True Altitude of 1200'

But sebxl has the simplest formula.

4 x 15 x 1200/1000 = 72'
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