Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

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. Lets examine the key transponder codes, what they mean, and how useful they can be when used correctly. What Are Transponder Codes?

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Transponder Air Traffic Control Visual Flight Rules True Airspeed 52

Flight Training Central

MARCH 10, 2025

To segregate military training activities from aircraft operating under instrument flight rules. What is the minimum ceiling and visibility for takeoff, landing, or entering the traffic pattern of an airport in Class E airspace under visual flight rules? Have an operating transponder with altitude reporting.

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Visual Flight Rules Transponder Instrument Flight Rules Ceiling 92

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

V – VOR Check If you’re flying under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), your VOR navigation equipment must be tested every 30 days. T – Transponder Check Your transponder, which helps air traffic control see your airplane on radar, needs to be inspected every 24 months. Basically, nothing is overlooked.

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Annual Inspection VOR Federal Aviation Regulations Altimeter 52

Northstar VFR

AUGUST 25, 2024

The list of inspections gets longer if the aircraft is for compensation/for hire, or if flown under instrument flight rules (IFR). There are a few exceptions when the aircraft can be flown outside of this timeframe, such as when a special flight permit is issued. There are also required inspections for civil aircraft.

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Annual Inspection VOR Instrument Flight Rules Altimeter 65

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

With flight following, ATC provides traffic advisories and supplemental information. Aircraft must have a radio and transponder to receive flight following. What is Flight Following? Flight following is a service provided by radar ATC facilities. Where Can You Get Flight Following?

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Transponder Weather Pilot Clearance 52

Flight Training Central

MARCH 18, 2024

There are different requirements if the flight is operated under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) or Visual Flight Rules (VFR). For example, a pilot flying IFR in controlled airspace will have to file an IFR flight plan and receive an ATC clearance.

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AGL Indicated Airspeed Clearance Transponder 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

Class B airspace is also charted on VFR Sectionals and instrument flight rules (IFR) Enroute Low Altitude charts. All aircraft inside the veil must have an operating Mode C transponder and ADS-B Out. Regardless of flight rules, you must meet the equipment requirements before entering. Just fly under a shelf!

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Clearance Ceiling Airspace Classes Transponder 52