Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has rules to keep air travel safe, and one big part of that is making sure airplanes have the right transponders. Transponders are an important part of an aircraft’s avionics system and help with tracking and safety. Key Takeaways Transponders aid ATC, safety, and tracking.

Transponder 98

Transponder Air Traffic Control Pilot Airspace Classes 98

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

MARCH 10, 2025

Have an operating transponder with altitude reporting. A temporary flight restriction (TFR) may be issued for: Areas around major sporting events below 3,000 AGL and within 3 nautical miles. When are you required to have an ADS-B out transponder when flying near Class B airspace?: Establish two-way radio communication with ATC.

Visual Flight Rules 92

Visual Flight Rules Transponder Instrument Flight Rules Ceiling 92

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. That limitation is now in the past since nearly every airplane flying in busy and high-altitude airspace is ADS-B out equipped.

Turbulence 98

Turbulence Runway AGL Airplanes 98

Flight Training Central

MARCH 18, 2024

Before operating in Class B, you must receive authorization from ATC, maintain two-way radio communications with ATC, have an operating transponder with altitude reporting and be ADS-B Out equipped. It typically extends to 4,000′ AGL. A transponder with altitude reporting is required within and above Class C airspace.

AGL 52

AGL Indicated Airspeed Clearance Transponder 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. Transponder with Mode C to report altitude. You’ll learn about its size, how to enter it, what equipment you need, and all the other important details 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. A Mode-C transponder (automatic altitude reporting capability) inside the Mode C Veil. However, you will need an operating Mode C transponder and ADS-B Out. Mode C Veil The Mode C Veil is a 30-nautical mile boundary around a Class B airport.

Clearance 52

Clearance Ceiling Airspace Classes Transponder 52