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Mr. McKenna, is absolute altitude the same as AGL altitude? If not, how are they related?
I'm not familiar with the term absolute altitude. However, all altitudes are expressed with a reference to something. AGL, MSL, pressure altitude, all have a base reference. If you were to describe absolute altitude as the elevation above the ground, then it would be the same as AGL. Perhaps I need to figure out what you mean by absolute altitude.
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Christopher McKenna
Expertise
I can answer questions about general air traffic control, specific questions about Chicago Center ATC, legal questions regarding FARs(although they may take some time to research).
Experience
I have been an air traffic controller since 1984, at Albany, NY tower, NY Center, and Chicago Center. I have been an attorney since 1992.
Organizations
National Air Traffic Controllers Association(NATCA)
Education/Credentials
BS, Philosophy, SUNY. JD, Northern Illinois Univ. Various FAA training courses pertaining to air traffic control.
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