The Kollsman window is located at the 3 o\u2019clock position on the altimeter dial.\u00a0This window allows access to read a sub-dial, which contains the barometric readings. The arrowhead indice located precisely at the 3 o\u2019clock position on the altimeter\u2019s main dial is used as the reference point for reading the barometric sub-dial. Most altimeters will have a sub-dial, which reads out in milli-bars or InHg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe Kollsman window in above Altimeter reads 1013.2 mb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Barber Pole<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThe \u201cBarber Pole\u201d on the face of the altimeter is visible only when the altitude is above sea level. When the altitude is below sea level the barber pole is no longer visible. This is provided to avoid the error of reading \u20131,000 Ft. as being +10,000 Ft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Happy landings. Be safe. <\/p>\n
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