| | Transponder Operation, Darren Smith, Flight Instructor, Tampa, Florida, CFI Homepage |
 | | Transponders substantially increase the capability of radar to see an aircraft and the MODE C feature enables the controller to quickly determine where potential traffic conflicts may exist. |
 | | Civil and military transponders should be adjusted to the "on" or normal operating position as late as practicable prior to takeoff and to "off" or "standby" as soon as practicable after completing landing roll, unless the change to "standby" has been accomplished previously at the request of ATC. |
 | | The manner in which transponder panels are designed differs, therefore, a pilot should be thoroughly familiar with the operation of the transponder so that ATC may realize its full capabilities. |
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