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Altimeter density error
Asked by: Nell 3637 views Aircraft Systems, Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor, Instrument Rating, Private Pilot, Student Pilot
I understand that the Altimeter operates with the static system with the relative changes of pressure that inflates a wafer that turns the linkages of the needle. High to Low look out below.. Low pressure usually is cold air and is more dense with less kinetic energy.
My question... Is it because there are more air molecules going in the static port that inflates the wafers more which indicates a higher indicated altitude?
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