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Old 16th Dec 2011, 13:24
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peterh337
 
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You can check the altimeter against a GPS.

GPS altitude is normally very accurate.

I know one uses barometric altimetry for good reasons but all GPWS systems use GPS altitude and its accuracy as a standalone source, not subject to an incorrect QNH setting etc, is inescapable.
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