Airlines Clearance Transponder 
Pilot Institute
MAY 8, 2025
ACARS can replace tasks such as pre-departure and oceanic clearances, send position reports, and grab weather data for you. Before long, everything from oceanic clearance requests to in-flight weather updates could flow through ACARS. Complex airspace around busy airports adds to the length of the departure clearance radio call.
WayMan
JUNE 16, 2025
Altimeter: Shows the altitude of the aircraft above a designated reference point, essential for flight level assignment and terrain clearance. Surveillance Systems: Like Transponders and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B), which provide greater situational awareness and air traffic management.
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Aerotime
DECEMBER 27, 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, there can be little doubt that, over the course of the year, airline safety has continued to reach new levels, with fewer accidents, fewer aircraft being written off, and fewer fatalities. This list is not exhaustive, however.
Aerotime
JULY 9, 2024
Having completed the oceanic crossing part of the journey, and as the flight crossed the English Channel at 20:55, the crew of DL266 reported a loss of cabin pressure and set the 7700 internationally recognized emergency code on the transponder. Should AeroTime receive an update from the airline, this article will be updated accordingly.
Flight Training Central
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Flying a light airplane offers access to thousands more airports than the airlines serve, which means you can land closer to your destination, avoid long taxi routes, and save time. Call for your IFR clearance, including route, altitude, and transponder code. Here are three ways to get a clearance at a non-towered airport.
Pilot Institute
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Key Takeaways Airports that fall under Class C designation handle general aviation and airline traffic. Aircraft need to have a two-way radio, transponder with Mode C, and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment. Before entering Class C airspace, pilots must receive clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC).
Flight Training Central
MARCH 18, 2024
The level of control goes from zero in some areas to considerable control around congested, big city, airports that serve considerable airline traffic. For example, a pilot flying IFR in controlled airspace will have to file an IFR flight plan and receive an ATC clearance. The US Airspace System is divided into these categories.
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