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Old 10th Jul 2012, 08:17
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Heston
 
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Ah the old "what is the use of QFE?" debate. What larks, Pip.

Of course its of no use whatsoever (except one see below) and we should all use QNH. But I confess I do like it when the altimeter reads circuit height in the circuit and zero on the ground, its kinda comforting.

By the way I thought RPS didn't exist beneath CAS like the London TMA?

One fun use for QFE - confusing your students to see if they understand how things like altimeter setting, terrain clearance, base of controlled airspace, and the effects of changes in pressure as you fly towards a depression, all work. Seriously, this is important stuff and if they can't grasp QFE and QNH then they need some more help in this area.

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