Standard Pressure Altitude Is a Useful Tool for Pilots

question 4

Multiple Choice

Standard pressure altitude is a useful tool for pilots. By comparing the conditions at an airport to the standard, they can quickly estimate how their aircraft will perform on a given day. Which of these statement is true about standard and actual pressure altitudes?

• A) If the pressure that day is above the standard, aircraft performance will be lower.
• B) Standard pressure altitude doesn't affect aircraft performance.
• C) If the pressure that day is below the standard, aircraft performance will be higher.
• D) If the pressure that day is above the standard, aircraft performance will be higher.
• E) None of these

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