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Your power-driven aircraft flies day VFR in controlled airspace. Which altimeter must it have?

  1. A sensitive altimeter adjustable for barometric pressure
  2. Any altimeter that shows height
  3. A radio altimeter with a warning light
  4. No altimeter, if you fly below 3,000 feet
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Correct answer: A sensitive altimeter adjustable for barometric pressure

In controlled airspace the day VFR aircraft needs a sensitive altimeter that you can adjust for barometric pressure.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 605.14 Power-driven Aircraft — Day VFR

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026