Why Altimeters Are Crucial for Safe Flying

Why Altimeters Are Crucial for Safe Flying

“Fix your altitude.” How many times have you heard this during an instructional flight? Let’s say you were told to fly at an indicated altitude of 1,900 msl and because you got a little distracted, you’re now at 2,100.  The discrepancy could mean busting a checkride or busting airspace if you were trying to skirt under the shelf of the class C or B airspace. Or it could go the other way. Perhaps the pattern altitude is 1,300, which puts you 1,00…