Posted for "nkanagy" <nkanagy@cox.net>:

 In addition to making the proper calls and no more to avoid frequency
congestion, how about those who operate with their transponders on while on
the ground creating lots of TA's on those airplanes equipped with TCAS. I know
guys that turn the TCAS off when close to an airport- just when you probably
need it most.  When I break out on an IFR approach and find that the TA's that
have been sending my pucker factor off the chart are from someone sitting on
the taxi-way it makes me want to go over and yank his transponder right out of
the panel. Collision avoidance is everyone's responsibility; even when you are
only on the ramp you are creating a safety hazard if you have your transponder
on. (you cause others to turn off or disregard TCAS). There is a section in
the AIM about this too.  You can call this Nathan's pet peeve if you like.
 
 
 Nathan Kanagy
 CJ2; B200; C425
 Still dreaming of my Lancair