But the rebels have suffered string of military defeats in recent months and are now cornered in small patch of jungle. The instrument rating makes the use of aircraft more practical for routine transportation because most of the time, an IFR-rated pilot will be able to safely conduct their flight in spite of the weather conditions they may encounter. The instrument panel in front of the pilots would have been displaying their correct altitude, taken from the main altimeters, while the usually more accurate radio altimeter was feeding into the flight system. By Dicks Airbus on douglas test pilots johnny martin March 4, 2009 2:44 PM Well, if the RA showed -8, it is not failed as far as the system goes therefore the AP will not disconnect. However the place where the plane crashed, was aproc -15ft below, because that place is below sealevel. Two planes collide on Jorhat runway Flying lessons for pilots Greenfield airport at Ludhiana likely Shortage of aircraft could affect election tours Bumpy ride for Air India bailout plan Pvt contractor at Mumbai airport moves HC against.