Captain Fred97 2 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 In reading the step by step guide, it mentions a transition altitude of 7,000 feet when setting up the FMS approach page into EGLL. I am confused by this since the transition altitude in the US is 18,000 feet or is this the altitude of the last transition waypoint before final approach? Please clarify this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveCT2003 2553 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 48 minutes ago, Captain Fred97 said: In reading the step by step guide, it mentions a transition altitude of 7,000 feet when setting up the FMS approach page into EGLL. I am confused by this since the transition altitude in the US is 18,000 feet or is this the altitude of the last transition waypoint before final approach? Please clarify this point. The Transition Altitude in the US and Canada is indeed 18,000ft. However in other parts of the world, transition altitudes are different. For instance, the TA for Amsterdam Schiphol (EHAM) is only 3000ft. It's always best to check the Airport Chart for this information. By the way, this information is also in the Airbus, and you'll notice the altimeter message warning you that you've past the Transition Altitude for the airport you're flying into if you fail to take the altimeter out of STD mode. Best wishes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emi 5161 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 53 minutes ago, Captain Fred97 said: In reading the step by step guide, it mentions a transition altitude of 7,000 feet when setting up the FMS approach page into EGLL. I am confused by this since the transition altitude in the US is 18,000 feet or is this the altitude of the last transition waypoint before final approach? Please clarify this point. As far as I know EGLL is not in the US (yet). The USA, as much as they'd like to be, are not the whole world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fred97 2 Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 Thanks Captain Dave, I thought so but was a bit confused. I don't know what you think you where attempting to do but it sure wasn't humor, just a feeble mind struggling to express itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveCT2003 2553 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 14 minutes ago, Captain Fred97 said: I don't know what you think you where attempting to do but it sure wasn't humor Sorry, what? I did not make any attempt at humor in my post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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