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Which type of altimeter setting is used when operating above the altimeter setting region in Canada?
Above the altimeter setting region (i.e., at or above 18,000 feet ASL), all aircraft in Canada operate on a standard altimeter setting of 29.92 inches Hg (or 10
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Question: Which type of altimeter setting is used when operating above the altimeter setting region in Canada?
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- Local altimeter setting ✅ Standard altimeter setting of 29.92 inches Hg
- QNH setting from the nearest pressure sensing station
- QFE setting
Correct answer: Standard altimeter setting of 29.92 inches Hg
Explanation: Above the altimeter setting region (i.e., at or above 18,000 feet ASL), all aircraft in Canada operate on a standard altimeter setting of 29.92 inches Hg (or 1013.2 millibars) to ensure common vertical separation.
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