Altitude is the the measurement of the height you’re in pertaining to the sea level or the ground level. While it’s not important to know your altitude all the time, it can greatly help when you’re ...

QFE (altimeter setting for height above aerodrome) provides a cost-effective and reliable alternative to radar altimeters for enhancing pilot situational awareness of height above the airport. A ...

Pressure altitude is defined as the height of an aircraft above a theoretical standard datum plane, established under standard atmospheric conditions (29.92 inHg and 15°C). It is a critical metric ...

The NTSB is investigating whether the Black Hawk pilots received a key radio transmission from air traffic control due to a stepped-on message. The Black Hawk pilot was undergoing a check ride and ...