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Old 24th Jul 2010, 17:21
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Because not many have seen them, the C-5 has a all-altitiude radar altimeter, presumably for pressure pattern flying. It was interesting to see your height vary, even over the ocean, while maintaining a flight level. A bit off thread, but related.

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