How does an ALTIMETER work? Explained by CAPTAIN JOE

➡️ https://flywithcaptainjoe.com/masterclass/ ⬅️ 📗📗📗GET MY NEW BOOK https://amzn.to/32TH4x7 📗📗📗 INSTAGRAM FLYWITHCAPTAINJOE: https://goo.gl/TToDlg MY WEBSITE: https://goo.gl/KGTSWK —————————————————————————————————— How does an Altimeter work? Welcome back to the channel! Today, we’re exploring an essential instrument in aviation— the altimeter! Whether you’re a flight student or a commercial pilot, understanding how an altimeter works is crucial for safe flying. Key topics: - How altimeters measure altitude using barometric pressure, with a relatable analogy of a plastic bottle reacting to pressure changes. - The importance of adjusting the altimeter to local pressure settings (QFE, QNH, and QNE) to ensure accurate altitude readings during flight. - The impact of atmospheric pressure and temperature on altimeter accuracy, and the dangers of not resetting the altimeter in varying conditions. - An explanation of the transition altitude and transition level, which help maintain safe vertical separation between aircraft. Thank you very much for your time! I hope you enjoy this video! Wishing you all the best! Your "Captain" Joe Intro Song: Lounge - Ehrling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5ImN...​ Outro Song: Joakim Karud & Dyalla - Wish you were here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXrxB...​ Gliding clip from @SteFly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48ay2GuixG8 ALL COPYRIGHTS TO THIS VIDEO ARE OWNED BY FLYWITHCAPTAINJOE.COM ANY COPYING OR ILLEGALLY DOWNLOADING AND PUBLISHING ON OTHER PLATFORMS WILL FOLLOW LEGAL CONSEQUENCES 00:00 Intro 01:04 How does an altimeter measure altitude? 03:51 What does this turning knob do? 05:53 What is air pressure? 07:53 What are the different reference pressure settings? 11:17 How pressure and temperature affect your altimeter? 17:34 Transition altitude and transition level 19:15 Final words and outro