Aerotime

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Nearly all aircraft are fitted with a piece of equipment called a transponder. An aircraft’s transponder (short for ‘ transmitter-responder ’) is an electronic device on an aircraft that transmits a four-digit code (commonly referred to as a ‘ squawk code ’) which allows the aircraft to be identified by ATC.

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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.

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Approach Clearance Pilot Air Traffic Control 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Pilots should also take full advantage of free reference materials like the FAA’s Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). However, out of all the excellent resources available to pilots, these are the ultimate source of information on the American ATC system. Think through what you will say. Take a deep breath.

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Aeronautical Information Manual Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 55

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Pilots should also take full advantage of free reference materials like the FAA’s Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). However, out of all the excellent resources available to pilots, these are the ultimate source of information on the American ATC system. Think through what you will say. Take a deep breath.

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Aeronautical Information Manual Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 52