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Old 24th Jul 2010, 03:44
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Old Smokey
 
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Even if the GPS Altitude was exactly correct, and ignoring the difference between QNH and Standard (1013.25/29.92), at F/L 390 a temperature difference of 12.77 degrees from ISA (upon which your Altimeter is calibrated) would make a 2000 foot difference.

Can the original poster recall what the temperature was?

A very good discussion regarding GPS et al, sometimes thread creep can become very interesting.

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