Mode S (is for shambles apparantly)

[Pick me Flybe!]

bit of a poor show, being an instructor and all that.

What the hell is mode S, and what is it all about???? :confused:

I got into a nice conversation with some fellow instructors on sunday when it was pissing it down. I just smiled politely and gave the occassional "yes" "No" "erm i agree" blah blah blah when in actual fact i didnt have a clue what the hell they were banging on about!!!

I do know from my conversation that its a useless idea for private ga aircraft though, the word shambles kept getting mentioned!

I seem to remember something being mentioned during groundschool, but then i can remember lots of things being mentioned during ground school that i seem to know the square root of FA about these days!!!!!!

[A Very Civil Pilot]

Try this link (http://rfdesign.com/military_defense_electronics/radio_understanding_mode_technology/)

Now you can amaze your mates and let them know what a 'squitter' is!.

Or try a slightly easier read at Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transponder_(aviation))