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“Mayday, Mayday, Mayday” – AeroTime’s guide to aviation emergency communications 

Aerotime

Some of these events may be minor, while others can endanger the safety of the airplane and everyone onboard. Nearly all aircraft are fitted with a piece of equipment called a transponder. However, the transponder can have another use. 7600 is the transponder code used for radio or communications failure.

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Quiz: ADS-B Rules and Regulations

Flight Training Central

The rules for transponder requirements changed in 2020, requiring aircraft to be equipped with ADS-B out transponders in most of the same airspace that previously required a Mode C transponder. What additional equipment is your airplane required to have, if any? None, assuming you have a Mode C Transponder installed.

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Pilot’s guide to the iPad connected panel

iPad Pilot News

This technology has grown significantly since then and is incorporated into nearly all retrofit avionics and in every new airplane coming off the line. The company has also developed a certified ADS-B Out transponder that integrates with existing Stratus 3, 2, 1S and 2S.

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Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 2007 American Legend Aircraft AL3 Classic Cub

Plane and Pilot

Army L-4 Grasshopper colors, this unique airplane was factory-built in 2007 as a light sport aircraft (LSA). This particular example is a two-owner airplane, hangared since new and looks the part. Unlike many J-3-based Cubs, this example has a full electrical system, enabling easy starts, and a panel-mounted radio and transponder.

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This 2002 Zenith CH 801 Is a Sturdy, Short-Field ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Flying Magazine

Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. His line of two- and four-seat airplanes stretches to the 1970s, while the Zenith CH series of high-wing models has been on the market for more than 30 years.

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This 1981 Piper PA-44-180T Turbo Seminole Is a Versatile ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Flying Magazine

Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily. Today’s Top Pick is a 1981 Piper PA-44-180T Turbo Seminole.

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This 2007 Fantasy Air Allegro LSA Is a Performance-Minded ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Flying Magazine

Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. The airplane can climb at 1,000 fpm and cruise at more than 100 mph while burning about 3.5 You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily.