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Ok, I forgot about FAR 91.144 until I came upon a question referencing it while studying for my Comm written.
Sec. 91.144 - Temporary restriction on flight operations during abnormally high barometric pressure conditions.
(a) Special flight restrictions. When any information indicates that barometric pressure on the route of flight currently exceeds or will exceed 31 inches of mercury, no person may operate an aircraft or initiate a flight contrary to the requirements established by the Administrator and published in a Notice to Airmen issued under this section. (b) Waivers. The Administrator is authorized to waive any restriction issued under paragraph (a) of this section to permit emergency supply, transport, or medical services to be delivered to isolated communities, where the operation can be conducted with an acceptable level of safety.
Why is the far there? Unfortunately I don't have access to an altimeter, but I'm pretty sure the adjustment only goes to 31". Can someone confirm this, or is there another good reason?
Thanks
Sec. 91.144 - Temporary restriction on flight operations during abnormally high barometric pressure conditions.
(a) Special flight restrictions. When any information indicates that barometric pressure on the route of flight currently exceeds or will exceed 31 inches of mercury, no person may operate an aircraft or initiate a flight contrary to the requirements established by the Administrator and published in a Notice to Airmen issued under this section. (b) Waivers. The Administrator is authorized to waive any restriction issued under paragraph (a) of this section to permit emergency supply, transport, or medical services to be delivered to isolated communities, where the operation can be conducted with an acceptable level of safety.
Why is the far there? Unfortunately I don't have access to an altimeter, but I'm pretty sure the adjustment only goes to 31". Can someone confirm this, or is there another good reason?
Thanks