Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

However, as the aircraft crossed the border between France and Belgium, the crew set 7700 on the aircraft’s transponder (indicating an inflight emergency) and requested an immediate descent and diversion to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) in the Netherlands, some 90 miles (144km) off the aircraft’s nose.

Air Traffic Control 290

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Flying Magazine

MAY 30, 2025

Pilots appreciate the 182 for its ideal blend of cruise speed, payload capacity, and runway flexibility. Avionics highlights include dual WAAS GPS, Garmin GTX 345R ADS-B In/Out transponder, Garmin terrain awareness and active traffic, Garmin GDL 69A XM weather and radio, and WX-500 Stormscope. A 406 MHz ELT is also installed.

Transponder 103

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 2, 2025

The addition of vortex generators adds even more confidence when operating from smaller airports with short runways and tall obstacles. The coveted Colemill conversion, which swaps the aircrafts original engines for IO-550s while adding other upgrades, boosts short-field and climb performance.

Transponder 101

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