Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

However, as the aircraft crossed the border between France and Belgium, the crew set 7700 on the aircraft’s transponder (indicating an inflight emergency) and requested an immediate descent and diversion to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) in the Netherlands, some 90 miles (144km) off the aircraft’s nose.

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Air Traffic Control Transponder Payload Descent 281

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

However, flying a small plane often means operating at much lower altitudes, usually between 5,000 and 10,000 feet, depending on weather conditions, terrain, and air traffic. Flying a small plane at lower altitudes allows pilots to navigate visually and avoid the complexities of high-altitude air traffic control.

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Weight-Shift-Control Air Traffic Control Turbulence Weather 52

NYC Aviation

JUNE 17, 2020

Can be initiated by either the pilots or air traffic control. Jettison – the procedure used to discard fuel or other payload items and is often employed during both civilian and military emergencies. It warns pilots of a too high or too low descent path. METAR – METeorological Aerodrome Report.

Runway 52

Runway Air Traffic Control Approach Weather 52