Pilot Institute
DECEMBER 27, 2024
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has rules to keep air travel safe, and one big part of that is making sure airplanes have the right transponders. Transponders are an important part of an aircraft’s avionics system and help with tracking and safety. Key Takeaways Transponders aid ATC, safety, and tracking.
Aerotime
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
However, about five minutes before landing, radio contact was lost with the pilots, although the transponder continued to work normally which transmitted the aircraft’s height and position information to the air traffic controllers at Guarulhos Airport. The aircraft was directed towards runway 28L at Guarulhos for a priority landing.
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AV Web
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The United States Marine Corps completed its investigation into the 2023 F-35B crash in Williamsburg County last year attributing the incident primarily to pilot error. According to the report released Thursday, the pilot experienced multiple system failures while attempting to land in heavy rain at Joint Base Charleston.
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?
Aerotime
OCTOBER 4, 2024
That said, it’s reassuring to know that pilots undergo regular training for the most common incidences that might threaten the aircraft. Apart from dealing with any emergency as it occurs, pilots are trained to seek assistance as soon as possible should such a situation present itself.
Flight Training Central
MARCH 10, 2025
To warn pilots of a high volume of pilot training or other unusual aerial activity. Have an operating transponder with altitude reporting. Pilots flying within __ NM of the Washington D.C. When are you required to have an ADS-B out transponder when flying near Class B airspace?: Class B, C, D and E airspace.
Plane and Pilot
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
If you’re going into Class B airspace, the ADS-B Out has to be working; if staying outside the 30-mile veil, it doesn’texcept for FAR 91.215(c) , which says if your transponder equipment is operable, it has to be on. However, if your transponder’s certification has expired, you can’t operate the system.
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