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==Elevation== | ==Elevation== | ||
The | The [[#True altitude]] of positions on the ground is referred to as the elevation. In aviation these positions normally are runways or mountain peaks. | ||
It is vital to know the elevation of a runway before descending towards it. The best sources for elevation data are: | |||
*[[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. | ||