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submitted 2 months ago by schnurrito@discuss.tchncs.de to c/xkcd@lemmy.world

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In the aviation world, they don't use AM/PM times. Instead, all times are assumed to be AM unless they're labeled NOTAM.

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[–] mkwt@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The altimeter setting should be referenced to sea level as well. Which means it doesn't agree with the SLP.

[–] HK65@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 months ago

I was giving a benefit of doubt and assuming it must be a QFE setting or IDK.

38.08 is veery high for a QNH anyways