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Re: the second part of the question....

Analog altimeters don't have any special indication for below sea level. The needle just keeps on going below zero feet and begins reading in reverse.
On glass cockpit aircraft, there's usually an indication that you're on the backside of the altitude scale. On my plane, a yellow "NEG" tag will appear at the bottom of the altitude tape.
 
I figure I've got a negative attitude when I quit wearing my hat and don't shine my sh...

What's that? Negative what? Oh.

Never mind... ;) TC
 
UnAnswerd said:
Has anyone ever flown below sea level, and did you see a negative indication on the altimeter???
I flew below sea level once but it was hard to see the altimeter with all the water in the cockpit! :rolleyes:
 

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