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Scenario 28: When flying in Canada below 18,000 ft ASL, the altimeter should be set to:
Below 18,000 ft ASL, set the altimeter to the current altimeter setting of the nearest station along the route. At/above FL180, set 29.92. The correct answer is
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Question: Scenario 28: When flying in Canada below 18,000 ft ASL, the altimeter should be set to:
Answer options:
- 29.92 in. Hg
- Any setting the pilot prefers
- QFE of departure aerodrome ✅ The current altimeter setting of the nearest station along the route
Correct answer: The current altimeter setting of the nearest station along the route
Explanation: Below 18,000 ft ASL, set the altimeter to the current altimeter setting of the nearest station along the route. At/above FL180, set 29.92. The correct answer is "The current altimeter setting of the nearest station along the route". This capacity-fill scenario 28 reinforces the same competency for the pstar bank and follows the certified explanation standard.
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