Figuring out density altitude and Pressure altitude at remote locations

[bobmrg]

But what about if the field is more than 100nm from any ATC facility or if you are flying too low for VHF contact. Then tune in for VOLMET broadcast on HF.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VOLMET
http://www.dxinfocentre.com/volmet-wx.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0V7qj8ZMxCs

Of course the VOLMET is only accurate at the indicated field. I found them pretty handy if you are not Inmarsat equipped. They also broadcast SIGMETS for their coverage area

José

You're forgetting that the OP is a student pilot.

As I've said before, I am not a helicopter pilot. However, I have been given a ride in an R-44 by the legendary John Deakin, and despite all of our suggestions it seems to me that the biggest hurdle for the OP is finding enough hands to fly the chopper while tuning the radio and/or playing with the Kollsman window.

Bob Gardner