Aerotime

JULY 9, 2024

Having completed the oceanic crossing part of the journey, and as the flight crossed the English Channel at 20:55, the crew of DL266 reported a loss of cabin pressure and set the 7700 internationally recognized emergency code on the transponder.

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Descent Air Traffic Control Transponder Clearance 257

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

For an instrument pilot, though, there is one key difference between a smaller, non-towered airport and a larger one with an air traffic control tower: obtaining an IFR clearance. Call for your IFR clearance, including route, altitude, and transponder code. Call on the phone In ancient times (i.e.,

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Clearance Air Traffic Control Airplanes Transponder 52

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 6, 2024

CRAFT is a simple way pilots remember their IFR clearance. It helps break down the instructions from air traffic control into clear, easy-to-follow steps. Key Takeaways Use the acronym CRAFT as a helpful guide to break down your IFR clearance. Heres a better way to keep track of your clearances.

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Clearance Pilot Transponder Flight Plan 52

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Talking to air traffic control (ATC) while flying IFR is challenging in the beginning, but with time and practice, you can master it! Use the CRAFT acronym to note down departure clearances quickly. You cant rely on visual cues to avoid other traffic – or even navigate accurately. Why Why are you calling?

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Approach Clearance Pilot Air Traffic Control 52

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key Takeaways Airports that fall under Class C designation handle general aviation and airline traffic. Aircraft need to have a two-way radio, transponder with Mode C, and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment. Before entering Class C airspace, pilots must receive clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC).

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Clearance Transponder Knot Indicated Airspeed 52

Plane and Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

But too few pilots leverage air traffic control when outside of these requirement areas, though its services are broadly available. With ADS-B and transponder service over much of the airspace, it is a good practice to fly with a second layer of protection, helping you enhance awareness of potential risks.

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Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 10, 2023

When I contacted Rochester Approach, the controller came back with, "Are you looking for your clearance to College Park?" I answered in the affirmative, received my clearance, and was given a climb to 6,000 feet as the rain streaked over my windscreen. Emerging from the clouds on reaching the Finger Lakes.

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