Alt Sce Switch

[Joni]

Hi guys,

 

I think from what I read that this switch is not functional but I was trying to understand a few things.

 

When set to BARO we need to have the MSL pressure well set in the altimeter for the IFFCC to make accurate computations, but DCS doesnt give you QNH unless you go to the ME and check how it is set. So how are we supposed to know this figure when flying?

 

I'm a real pilot, navy actually, so please avoid answers from an aviation point of view, my questions is merely about DCS itself. :)

 

 

Thanks everyone!

[Eddie]

The only ways to do it in DCS are either to simply set altimeter to field/runway elevation on the ground (and note the value for later in the flight) and/or convert the QFE given by the "ATC" to QNH, but of course that relies on knowing the field elevation anyway.

[Joni]

so during dynamic weather we are helpless right?

[Snoopy]

so during dynamic weather we are helpless right?

 

Unfortunately. Many of us have been asking, no begging for at least ATIS for ages. Maybe it'll make it into the improved ATC.

[Joni]

im gonna cry

 

 

thanks guys