Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Key in the code to your transponder so that ATC knows who you are. T Transponder Code: The squawk code assigned for your flight. The best way to do this is through the FAAs AIM (Aeronautical Information Manual). This reduces the chances of mistakenly tuning the wrong frequency at a critical time. The squawk code.

Approach 52

Approach Clearance Pilot Air Traffic Control 52

Aerotime

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Some of these events may be minor, while others can endanger the safety of the airplane and everyone onboard. Nearly all aircraft are fitted with a piece of equipment called a transponder. Both pieces of information appear on the air traffic controller’s radar screen alongside the radar return, or ‘ blip ’ for that particular aircraft.

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Transponder Pilot Air Traffic Control Aeronautical Information Manual 272

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

I generally knew what to expect since this was not my first time in a small airplane. ASA Airplane Flying Handbook can be a great resource. Stay ahead of the airplane in-flight to give yourself time to think and to free yourself for jotting down notes as needed.

Aeronautical Information Manual 65

Aeronautical Information Manual Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 65

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

I generally knew what to expect since this was not my first time in a small airplane. ASA Airplane Flying Handbook can be a great resource. Stay ahead of the airplane in-flight to give yourself time to think and to free yourself for jotting down notes as needed.

Aeronautical Information Manual 52

Aeronautical Information Manual Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 52