Lets say I'm flying in Europe

[SkyHog]

Ok, so I'm flying a N-numbered aircraft in Europe. I know altimeter is given in millibars by default, but can I request the altimeter in inches of mercury?

Is altitude given in Meters? How about vertical speed, is that Meters per second? Are runway lengths given in meters?

Ok now, lets assume I'm in Canada. Same questions.

 

[Greg Bockelman]

Ok, so I'm flying a N-numbered aircraft in Europe. I know altimeter is given in millibars by default, but can I request the altimeter in inches of mercury?

You might, if they have the capability. Costs nothing to ask a question. Otherwise a conversion chart is in order.

Is altitude given in Meters? How about vertical speed, is that Meters per second? Are runway lengths given in meters?

In England, France and Germany, altitudes are given in feet. I can't speak with authority about others. I know Japan is in feet and Russia and China are in meters. VSI is given in Feet per minute, in China and Russia. And the other countries I mentioned. Runway lengths are given in both units on the Jepp approach plates that we use.

Ok now, lets assume I'm in Canada. Same questions.

Canadian ATC deals with English measures.

 

[rottydaddy]

You might, if they have the capability. Costs nothing to ask a question.

I dunno... in Europe, they might charge you.

 

[Greg Bockelman]

I dunno... in Europe, they might charge you.

LOL..

 

[ScottM]

It has been a few years since I flew in the UK but I was given my altimeter setting in both millibars and inHG, all altitudes were given to me in feet.

 

[TangoWhiskey]

I dunno... in Europe, they might charge you.

True! And that's regardless of whether or not they have the answer you're seeking.

 

[rottydaddy]

True! And that's regardless of whether or not they have the answer you're seeking.

LOL
"You must pay to ask, but an answer is extra... correct answers cost double."

 

[silver-eagle]

Takeoffs are free. The landing will cost you 50 pounds!

 

[AuntPeggy]

Are gallons Imperial gallons in England and Canada?

 

[wsuffa]

Takeoffs are free. The landing will cost you 50 pounds!

In Italy and CH just requesting takeoff clearance at a towered airport will co$t because ATC fees are billed.

 

[Everskyward]

Are gallons Imperial gallons in England and Canada?

Don't know about England, but in Canada they use liters.

 

[Anthony]

I love how we make most of the rest of the world bend to our evil will.

Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha........... (Diabolical laughter)