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Flying Broke

Plane and Pilot

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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AVIATES Acronym Explained

Pilot Institute

V – VOR Check If you’re flying under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), your VOR navigation equipment must be tested every 30 days. Logging the VOR check in your maintenance records is a must for compliance. For instance, the transponder check is for clear communication with air traffic control.

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Quiz: Airspace classifications and rules

Flight Training Central

Have an operating transponder with altitude reporting. VOR/DME must complete an online course covering flight operations in the D.C. When are you required to have an ADS-B out transponder when flying near Class B airspace?: To operate in Class D airspace, you must: Be in contact with ATC and have a clearance to enter.

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This 1976 Piper Arrow III Is a Reliable, IFR-Ready Cruiser ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Flying Magazine

Pilots looking for IFR readiness will appreciate the Garmin GMA 340 audio panel, Garmin 430W GPS/nav/com, GTX 327 transponder, and GDL 88 providing full ADS-B In and Out capabilities. Navigation and weather awareness are enhanced with a Narco 810, VOR with CDI, Garmin 496, and stormscope.

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How to set up aircraft equipment codes in aviation apps to file VFR/IFR flight plans

iPad Pilot News

requests detailed information about your airplane’s navigation, communication, surveillance (transponder) and survival equipment. You can also use the “S” code if you have the standard configuration of VOR, VHF radio and ILS receiver. You can look up yourcode usingyour airplane’s N# on the FAA registry site.

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How One Category of Airplane Ownership Has Become More Affordable

Flying Magazine

A pilot looking to purchase an audio panel, nav/com radio, and transponder in 1971 would have had to spend twice what wed have to spend today for the closest equivalents from Garmin. And obviously, theyd be getting a small fraction of todays reliability and capability.

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Ten Types of Aviation Maintenance Checks

Northstar VFR

V: VOR INSPECTION (FAR 91.171) For any flight operated under instrument flight rules (IFR) using a VOR navigation system, the VOR must be routinely checked/maintained, and an operational check performed within the previous 30 days.