Professional Pilot

APRIL 3, 2025

The Avionics One package for the Kodiak 900 and Kodiak Series III has the following new options in 2025: Garmins all-digital GWX 8000 StormOptix doppler weather radar, with volumetric scanning and automatic threat analysis; the all-digital GRA55 radar altimeter with state-of-the-art digital signal processing technology for increased accuracy; and the (..)

Altimeter 40

Altimeter Transponder Weather Payload 40

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

Several incidents involving the Cessna 172 have been documented, typically attributed to pilot error, adverse weather conditions, or mechanical issues. ADS-B Out options include installing a Mode S/ES transponder with WAAS GPS, while ADS-B In capabilities can be achieved through permanent UAT installations or portable receivers.

Knot 98

Knot Cockpit Pilot Gross Weight 98

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Or you might stray off course and into bad weather or obstacles. If you have weather information Charlie, then you say youre with Charlie. With : Youve looked up the ATIS, and the latest weather information you have is Delta. Key in the code to your transponder so that ATC knows who you are. Altimeter 30.02

Approach 52

Approach Clearance Pilot Air Traffic Control 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

From entry and weather requirements to interacting with ATC, we have you covered. 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. Keeping track of all the rules and regulations might seem like too much.

Clearance 52

Clearance Ceiling Airspace Classes Transponder 52

AeroSavvy

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

A small button on the transponder control panel activates the Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) test function. I really enjoy the walk-around and never delegate in bad weather… typhoon, snow, sunshine, I don’t care. Crews typically test the TCAS and Radar/Windshear systems before the first flight of the day.

Flight Deck 52

Flight Deck Clearance Runway Pilot 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 10, 2024

Added to the mix are a variety of aftermarket GPS, ADS-B-compliant transponders, flat-screen navigators, iPads, and new or legacy autopilots. However, many older legacy autopilots take their roll commands from various instruments located within the six-pack, most often the turn coordinator, DG, and the altimeter. No, it’s necessary.”

Cockpit 105

Cockpit Transponder Pilot Ceiling 105

Air Facts

AUGUST 5, 2024

It has a mid-time engine (O-320-D3G rated at 160 hp), fairly recent annual inspection and 24 month pitot-ptatic/transponder test. Following a check of the weather, NOTAMS and TFR’s, you are confronted with some decisions to make. The weather is VMC but it’s hot, and the density altitude is really creeping up there.

Density Altitude 98

Density Altitude Ceiling Runway Weather 98