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Set Altimeter always sets it to 0948 qnh

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A few days ago, when pressing B (which I set to Set Altimeter), the current QNH was set. Now it always defaults to 0948. Am I using the correct function - and it's bugged - or is there another function I'm looking for to set the altimeter to the local pressure?

Andreas Stangenes

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1 hour ago, Andreas Stangenes said:

A few days ago, when pressing B (which I set to Set Altimeter), the current QNH was set. Now it always defaults to 0948. Am I using the correct function - and it's bugged - or is there another function I'm looking for to set the altimeter to the local pressure?

You didn't mention with which sim you are having this problem, but regardless, when using the Set Altimeter binding real weather has to be on in order to get the local setting value. On the other hand, if real weather is not on, you should get the standard altimeter value which of course is not 0948. 

Have you tried to see what happens if you move the plane to a significantly different location in terms of distance?

Al

Edited by ark

If real weather is not on, you should get 1013 when you press B. Where is the aircraft located? It’s possible the real weather pressure really is 948

If you are using MSFS 2024, the baro sync key is the comma, not B - unless you are using the optional 2020 keyboard layout.

Edited by JRBarrett

Jim Barrett

Licensed Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic, Avionics, Electrical & Air Data Systems Specialist. Qualified on: Falcon 900, CRJ-200, Dornier 328-100, Hawker 850XP and 1000, Lear 35, 45, 55 and 60, Gulfstream IV and 550, Embraer 135, Beech Premiere and 400A, MD-80.

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Sorry for not making it clear. I was speaking about msfs24. As I explained, I have the Set Altimeter function there set to B (and unbound the other functions that were set to B). Everywhere is Qnh 948, and it's obviously not right because its sunny weather and it makes my altimeter show a thousand feet under ground... This happens in Career mode and in Freeflight. 

Edited by Andreas Stangenes

Andreas Stangenes

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51 minutes ago, Celis said:

There's 2 SET ALTIMETER... select the other one. you have the wrong one.

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Yeah, I figured it out as well when I searched for anything bound to comma, and a duplicate Set Altimeter showed up 😄 Thanks! 

Andreas Stangenes

http://www.youtube.com/user/krsans78
Add me on gamertag: Bullhorns78

See this in the CJ4 and just gave up on it

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