Transponders and Mode C
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Transponders and Mode C
I'm told that the Transponders in the light aircraft I hire do not have Mode C, yet they have a setting labelled "Alt".
This may be a silly question, but how do you know if a Transponder in a particular aircraft has Mode C or not?
This may be a silly question, but how do you know if a Transponder in a particular aircraft has Mode C or not?
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The aircraft probably does not have an encoding altimeter, so the transponder does not receive the altitude information to send.
Apart from being told, you'd only find out by checking the aircraft documentation.
Apart from being told, you'd only find out by checking the aircraft documentation.
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If your altimeter provides the altitude information for your transponder, it might say "encoder" or "encoding" on the face, but not in all cases.
If the aircraft has a "blind" encoder, i.e. a remoted unit, then Capt. Stable is correct, you might have to check the "equipment list" for the aircraft to see if one is installed.
If the aircraft has a "blind" encoder, i.e. a remoted unit, then Capt. Stable is correct, you might have to check the "equipment list" for the aircraft to see if one is installed.
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Tee,
Make sure you understand the difference between 'Mode C' and 'Altitude Reporting'. Many people think that they are the same, and consequently say one when they mean the other.
Search this forum for Mode C versus my user name if you don't follow.
CPB
Make sure you understand the difference between 'Mode C' and 'Altitude Reporting'. Many people think that they are the same, and consequently say one when they mean the other.
Search this forum for Mode C versus my user name if you don't follow.
CPB