Altimeter repair

[Pete Masterson]

cross check the altitude with your GPS, set the altimeter to match,
then see how it goes. As indicated, barometric pressure can cause
considerable variation. Indeed, since my coach just has a big empty
spot marked "altimeter" I just look at the GPS when I'm curious about
the altitude. It's usually pretty accurate.

I note that when flying out of small airfields (that didn't have
accurate barometric reports) that we'd set the altimeter to the local
posted field altitude.

Pete Masterson
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
El Sobrante CA
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On Jun 4, 2008, at 5:42 PM, Dave Erickson wrote:

> Bob,
>
> Don't forget to check the altimeter setting. Should be local
> barometric
> pressure if I remember right.
>
> Can also set the altimeter to show a known altitude and cross check
> to local
> barometer.
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> Bob:
>
> I had one done at an instrument shop at Boeing Field for $70.00.
> They cleaned it and check it's calibration. They didn't certify it
> for flying by I don't expect my Bird to get too far off the ground.
> They said it was within 10 to 15 feet at all altitudes up to 12,000.
>
> You might want to talk to a local instrument shop.
>
> Marv
> 2004 M380
> Ocean Shores, WA
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Lawrence"
> wrote:
>>
>> Hi group,
>>
>> Pulled out the altimeter as not very accurate. Would have hated to
> have
>> flown with this unit as it's 800 feet low.
>>
>> I know I could send it to an FAA licensed repair for bigger bucks,
> but
>> was wondering if anybody has sent theirs somewhere that was
> reasonable.
>>
>> Bob Lawrence
>> 84 PT36
>> Workcamping in Branson, Mo.
>>
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