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AINsight: Six Feet from Disaster

An incorrect barometric setting on an RNAV (GPS) approach could have fatal consequences without any overt warnings to the crew.

By Stuart “Kipp” Lau • Contributor - Safety

November 23, 2022

Stuart “Kipp” Lau

Contributor - Safety

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Pilot, safety expert, consultant, and aviation journalist Stuart “Kipp” Lau writes about flight safety and airmanship for AIN.

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