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We just put a CJ into service. The
Collins systems IFIS and FMS system on the CJ3 automatically put the
transponder(s) into standby mode on the ground as well. It only squawks
the mode S portion of the reply, which is just serial number of the airplane.
There is physically no way to do anything about it not even at an
ASDE equipped airport. Fun airplane, but I'm still looking forward
to the day I can get a Lancair.
Nathan Kanagy
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 11:13
PM
Subject: [LML] Re: Nathan's Peeve
Clarified
The
Garmin 327's on several (we have 7) aircraft we operate are hooked to
the
squat switch. Leaving the "dang thing on" if you are not sure is
over-doing
it, as far and away, most people are not at an ASDE equipped
airport. It's
pretty easy to forget to turn it to standby sometimes I
know, but its also
irresponsible to be constantly crying wolf for no
reason.
Nathan,
Hey, I like that. I have got to check my transponder wiring diagram
to see if it can be activated that way. Since I fly out of the ORD Mode
C veil, I am more concerned about forgetting to turn the dang thing on.
Most departures are VFR with a high climb rate. I think wee curvy glass
Lancairs don't provide much of a primary return.
Scott
Krueger AKA Grayhawk
Lancair N92EX IO320 SB 89/96
Aurora, IL
(KARR)
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