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Transponder Codes Made Easy: A Pilot’s Survival List

Pilot Institute

Lets say youre cruising at 10,000 feet when Air Traffic Control (ATC) instructs you to “squawk 1200.” 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.

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ADS-B UPDATE 2025

Universal Weather

be equipped with an appropriate transponder with ADS-B Out capabilities that performs to the Minimum Operational Performance Standards of RTCA DO-260B, or newer; and have antenna capability for broadcast toward both ground-based as well as space-based ADS-B receivers. For more information, see AIP ENR 1.6.3.

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ADS-B UPDATE 2024– WHERE ARE WE NOW?

Universal Weather

be equipped with an appropriate transponder with ADS-B Out capabilities that performs to the Minimum Operational Performance Standards of RTCA DO-260B, or newer; and have antenna capability for broadcast toward both ground-based as well as space-based ADS-B receivers. For more information, see AIP ENR 1.6.3.

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IFR Flight Planning: Best Tips for Pilots

Pilot Institute

The flight plan informs the Air Traffic Control (ATC) of your planned course, aircraft capability, and contingency plan. True airspeed. The Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) and Traffic Advisory System (TAS) provide important information about other airplanes in the vicinity. Type of flight.