Hey guys do you have to have a transponder if you are flying a model 1 with just a starter??? PS just under class B air space ??
Hey guys do you have to have a transponder if you are flying a model 1 with just a starter??? PS just under class B air space ??
The requirement for a transponder is based on airspace, not which aircraft you are flying or what kind of starter you have. Any aircraft flying inside the veil of class Bravo airspace (30 mile ring around class B airport) is required to have a transponder with at least mode C. If you are going to fly into class B airspace you must first contact a controller and get permission to do so. They will also give you a transponder code to squawk.
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Ok thanks. I was told by other guy on my field that if you did not have electric system on the plane your were not required to have it . He has a old Champ with no transponder in it ???
I believe the spirit of the rule was to allow planes without an alternator or battery to operate without a transponder, all else should have one. Or stated another way all planes should have a transponder unless you do not have an electrical system to support it.
Last edited by Dorsal; 03-25-2011 at 07:14 AM.
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Oldfox, I should clarify my post above. A transponder would be required in a plane that was originaly manufactured with an engine driven electrical system to enter airspace that requires a transponder.
You mentioned that you were under class B airspace. If that means beneath the floor of that class B air space then you don't need the transponder.
Tom Jones
Classic 4 builder
Thanks Tom that helps I may still try to add to the plane
i used to fly a champ with no electrical. i've flown into class d airports with no problem, and under the tampa mode c veil. as far as certified aircraft go, if it was not originally certificated with a transponder, it's not required as long as your not going into class b or looking for flight following.
ken
My opinion is yes if the plane was originally manufactured with an engine driven electrical system.
Tom Jones
Classic 4 builder