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EHM-1749 Hector:
One of the penalties included in PP is the failure of the pilot to set the altimeter to 29.92 after passing 18,000´.
This is ok when the TL is at that altitude.
What happens when the TL is different?
In many places outside USA, TLs range from 5000´all the way to 18000.
Is there anyplace in PP that you can write the particular TL either for departure or landing?
In controlled airspace, setting the QNH to local below 18000´but above that local TL can lead to midair collisions.
Appreciate your comments.
hectorp

EHM-1365 Benjamin:
As far as I know, the logger only issues the penalty if you have not set to standard (1013.2/29.92) by 18,000ft. So there is no problem with other places as you have set to standard before crossing FL180.

I have never been issued a penalty for setting to standard before F180.

EHM-1749 Hector:
Thanks Benjamin for your prompt answer.
I just wanted to be sure, not only when climbing but when descending and not setting the QNH right after passing 18000´.
Maybe the penalty applies only when climbing.
Regards,
Hector Partidas
EHM-1749

EHM-0361 Karsten:
Hey Hector

I can tell you that the penalty only applies when climbing. I use the program Radar Contact as my ATC instead of the inbuild ATC. It uses different TL depending on where you fly. And I have never gotten a penalty for forgetting to reset the setting while decending

EHM-1749 Hector:
Ok Karsten,
thanks a lot for your input.
I use the FS Flight Keeper to track and evaluate my flight and it allows also to set the TL as per the place you are in but so far, I was keeping it to a standard 18000´.
Best Regards,
Hector Partidas
EHM-1749

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