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It is vital to know the elevation of a runway before descending towards it. The best sources for elevation data are: | It is vital to know the elevation of a runway before descending towards it. The best sources for elevation data are: | ||
*"Location" -> "Select Airport" menu in the simulatior. | |||
*[[Atlas]] provides an accurate height map. One needs to interpret the colours on the map to know the elevation. For [[IFR]] and flight planning Atlas is not suited. | *[[Atlas]] provides an accurate height map. One needs to interpret the colours on the map to know the elevation. For [[IFR]] and flight planning Atlas is not suited. | ||
*[[MPMap]] is an on-line tool for FlightGear that provides accurate information about runways including the elevation. | *[[MPMap]] is an on-line tool for FlightGear that provides accurate information about runways including the elevation. | ||