Air Traffic Control Primary Flight Display Transponder 
Pilot Institute
JULY 4, 2025
Pilots constantly watch out of the cockpit windows, and air traffic control monitors traffic in the airspace. But what happens if the pilots can’t see incoming traffic and ATC somehow misses a potential conflict? A potential conflict triggers a Traffic Advisory (TA). TAs are only an alert.
WayMan
JUNE 16, 2025
Communication Systems: Including radios for voice and data communication with air traffic control, other aircraft, and ground facilities. Flight Management Systems (FMS): Sophisticated computer systems with integration of navigation, flight planning, performance management, and systems monitoring.
WayMan
MAY 25, 2025
In pilot training, students learn to interpret readings from the Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multi-Function Display (MFD). They also become familiar with systems like the Flight Management System (FMS) and transponder , which helps air traffic control identify and track aircraft.
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