In some parts of the world, metric units are used for altimetry, and metres are used on European altimeters, and many paragliders and hangies here in Oz use metres on their instruments: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flight_level#Metric_flight_levels
Although I believe there is a push by ICAO wrt RVSM that the whole world uses feet and flight levels. The type of units used, well, despite the confusion, my brain hasn't exploded yet: Altimeter = feet or flight levels Runway dimensions = Metres Vertical clearance from cloud = feet Horizontal clearance from cloud = Metres Visibility = Metres or kilometres Fuel Flow = Gallons per hour Fuel capacity = Litres Oil temperature =Degrees Fahrenheit Outside Air temp = Degrees Centigrade Manifold pressure =Inches of Mercury Tyre pressure = Pounds per square inch Distance of the airfield from the town when you drive in a car = Kilometres (i.e the airfield is 3 km SE of the town) Distance the town is from the airfield when inbound = Nautical miles (i.e. Inbound from the NW at 2nm) Duration of your flight = 1hour and 6 minutes VDO time = 1.1hours Area forecast winds = degrees true. Airfield forecast winds = degrees magnetic Important measures when rigging a twin seater glider: Distance required to move a wingtip forward or backwards = Just a smidge, any distance more is "too much" Distance required to lift a heavy wing = Just a smidge (really means more, i.e. until your hernia pops) The mass of a wing = "They don't weigh much" = "They're bloody heavy" Upright = Usually not truly vertical Have a great w/e flying everyone... _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
