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Old 27th May 2011, 20:19
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ChristiaanJ
 
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Originally Posted by ChrisVJ
...no horizon, can't trust the Altimeter, AH or ASI?
So far there are no indications that the altimeter (hence VSI) failed (they get their data from the static ports, not the pitots).
Neither are there any mentions of the attitude reference system, hence AH (or standby AH), having failed.
"No horizon ?" Normal situation during instrument flight, at night or in cloud. That's why the "artificial horizon" was invented.....
Let's not confuse the story unnecessarily.

CJ
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