Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Pilots and ATCs daily use transponder codes, also known as squawk codes. Lets examine the key transponder codes, what they mean, and how useful they can be when used correctly. Lets examine the key transponder codes, what they mean, and how useful they can be when used correctly. What Are Transponder Codes?

Transponder 52

Transponder Air Traffic Control Visual Flight Rules True Airspeed 52

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The go-to instrument approach for keeping the mail moving is: Cleared for the visual. So its worth a review of the corner-cases and gotchas hidden in the plain-sight (visual) approach. Dont be fooled because you still have a transponder code. There is no missed approach procedure for a visual.

Approach 52

Approach Clearance Runway Ceiling 52

iPad Pilot News

JUNE 7, 2024

The companion datalink traffic feature took a little longer to reach maturity, requiring your airplane to be equipped with an ADS-B Out transponder to get the full traffic picture. The visual depiction of the wake provides an aid to situational awareness when approaching wake turbulence.

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Turbulence Runway AGL Airplanes 98

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The go-to instrument approach for keeping the mail moving is: Cleared for the visual. So its worth a review of the corner-cases and gotchas hidden in the plain-sight (visual) approach. Dont be fooled because you still have a transponder code. There is no missed approach procedure for a visual.

Approach 52

Approach Pilot Clearance Runway 52

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Aircraft need to have a two-way radio, transponder with Mode C, and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment. When approaching Class C airspace: Tune in to the appropriate frequency for the Class C airspace region, found in the Airport/Facility Directory or on sectional charts. Here’s what you need to know.

Clearance 52

Clearance Transponder Knot Indicated Airspeed 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

All aircraft inside the veil must have an operating Mode C transponder and ADS-B Out. Two-way radio contact with the approach controller is not enough. A Mode-C transponder (automatic altitude reporting capability) inside the Mode C Veil. Learn the typical approaches and altitudes. Bravo airspace is almost always busy.

Clearance 52

Clearance Ceiling Airspace Classes Transponder 52

Flight Training Central

APRIL 29, 2024

They are not charted because activities are suspended immediately when spotter aircraft, radar, or ground lookout positions indicate an aircraft might be approaching the area. MTR’s with segments above 1,500′ AGL are identified by a three-digit number. VFR pilots must file a D.C. SFRA flight plan. At the heart of the D.C.

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Clearance AGL NOTAMs Pilot 111