Tankerpilot75
Well Known Member
I?m seeing something that totally confuses me when I do my altimeter check prior to takeoff. I have two EFIS systems (1) a GRT Horizon WS as my primary and (2) a Dynon D10A with internal battery as my backup.
Lately on the first flight of the day my GRT system indicates an altitude of around 50 to 60 feet of actual field altitude once I set in the current altimeter setting. The Dynon is always within 15 to 20 feet. Since both are within 75 feet of field altitude I note the difference and continue. However, as the day progresses and I fly multiple flights (usually second flight of the day is a YE Flight event) I notice the altimeters are more closely aligned and within 10 to 15 feet of field altitude and also each other. Subsequent flights again stay within this 10 to 15 foot agreement.
The aircraft had its altimeter/transponder check done last summer and hasn?t been touched since. Any ideas as to what is occurring?
Lately on the first flight of the day my GRT system indicates an altitude of around 50 to 60 feet of actual field altitude once I set in the current altimeter setting. The Dynon is always within 15 to 20 feet. Since both are within 75 feet of field altitude I note the difference and continue. However, as the day progresses and I fly multiple flights (usually second flight of the day is a YE Flight event) I notice the altimeters are more closely aligned and within 10 to 15 feet of field altitude and also each other. Subsequent flights again stay within this 10 to 15 foot agreement.
The aircraft had its altimeter/transponder check done last summer and hasn?t been touched since. Any ideas as to what is occurring?
