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Old 22nd November 2002 | 14:31
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411A
 
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With the GPS fitted to most aircraft--

Oddly enough, GPS indicated height (with the local station pressure inserted) above MSL, is within 50 feet of the pressure altimeter, at altitudes below 17,500 in the USA where QNH is used.
QNE would be a different case altogether.
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