Cranwell based Grob squawking 7700

[EGNH Flyer]

Just shown up on Flightradar24. Hope nothing serious.

[Wensleydale]

Needed to land urgently - the bar opened in 8 minutes.

[thing]

Don't know what the transponder is in a Grob but you can bet your bottom dollar if it's a KT78 plus a sprog he's not switched it to standby to change squawk and 'spun through' 7700.

[Tankertrashnav]

I never did that when I was doing my PPL

Ever.

Honest.

[thing]

I never did that when I was doing my PPL

Ever.

Honest.

Why do I doubt your sincerity Bloggs?...

[Postman Plod]

I get 7700 alerts for Tutors a few times a week on FR24, mostly in the Lincs area. I've guessed no biggie as nothing makes the news and the Tutor still seems to be flying! I'd guess the same about most 7700's - maybe a drama for those involved at the time, but given they seem to happen every day and they rarely make the news, they're just not noteworthy to the layperson.

[Gnd]

I bet it is just turning the button to far, modern IFF have this facility; unfortunately!!!!!

[EGNH_Flyboy]

Always worry about them after the 'blade chucking' incidents.