Flight Phase

Altimeter set

Confirms that the aircraft's altimeter has been adjusted to the correct barometric pressure setting, as assigned by ATC or as required for flight phase.

Quick answer: Confirms that the aircraft's altimeter has been adjusted to the correct barometric pressure setting, as assigned by ATC or as required for flight phase.

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Quick answer

Confirms that the aircraft's altimeter has been adjusted to the correct barometric pressure setting, as assigned by ATC or as required for flight phase.

Why it matters

Altimeter set matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Altimeter set?

In this glossary, Altimeter set refers to: Confirms that the aircraft's altimeter has been adjusted to the correct barometric pressure setting, as assigned by ATC or as required for flight phase.

How is Altimeter set used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Pilot: Altimeter set one-zero-one-three, ready for departure. ATC: Roger, continue as cleared."

Why does Altimeter set matter in aviation?

Altimeter set matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Altimeter set?

Altimeter set is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Altimeter set belong to?

In this glossary, Altimeter set is grouped under Flight Phase. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

Confirms that the aircraft's altimeter has been adjusted to the correct barometric pressure setting, as assigned by ATC or as required for flight phase.

Operational example

Pilot: Altimeter set one-zero-one-three, ready for departure. ATC: Roger, continue as cleared.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Flight Phase

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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