are there any requirements for mode s transponders to be fitted in US aircraft? as its a proposition that they r tryin to bring in over here that all aircraft (except m,ilitary) must carry a mode s trandponder, including microlights, gliders, paragliders etc. no transponder will= no flying!

any thoughts in this situation?

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I believe the only requirement here in the USA is for Mode S transponders to replace all Mode C transponders by a certain date. So in order to operate where Mode C was once required, you will now need a Mode S capable transponder. I haven't heard of any requirements for ALL aircraft to have a transponder.

ah well u guys are faring better than that of us poor brits then... see the bulletins on mode s transponders and u will understand the plight in which we are currently protesting against...

thanks for the info though brett, more ammunition to write in my letter of complaint to the CAA

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I haven't heard anything about that. But identifying the aircraft in our airspace is not the worse idea you've come up with. I think the next big change will be that everyone will have to file a flight plan, VFR or IFR, every time they fly.

well the future of aviation seems a lil more stable here on the gliding front, just waiting for the feedback for all the correspondance the UK glider pilots sent in opposing the transponders

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Where do you fit a trasponder on a k7?

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