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Originally Posted by Embraer

it's telling you the standard altimeter. if the pressure rises .08" of mercury, up to 30.00...it results in a decrease in altitude of 73 feet. if the pressure goes from 29.92 up to 29.97, it's going up .05" of mercury. based on our rule earlier...

1000/1" = x/.05" (1000 feet per 1 inch of mercury) = (x feet per .05" of mercury) should be 50'

I think I will stick with the way my dad suggested and the Gleim book. I had that down 6 months ago and after tonight, I think it will be in my head forever now.

Have a safe drive home.