 Here's a really dumb question
OK, this probably a really stupid question...but I'll ask anyway:
Pressure Altitude is altitude corrected for non-standard pressure.
Density altitude is pressure alt. corrected for non-standard temp.
So, I'm trying to calculate my time, fuel, dist. to climb. but all altitudes on that chart are listed as pressure alt.
If my airport is say 1000 MSL and I want to climb to 8000 MSL. Do I just use my airport altitude as the starting point or do I have to figure out the pressure altitude at my airport for that day as the starting point?
I'm so confused....Someone please help.
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