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Wed Jun 07, 2006 6:25 pm

What does it mean they say squawk (then a number)?

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Jonathan (99jolegg) Chief Captain
Joined: Jun 26, 2004 Posts: 4112 Location: UK
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Wed Jun 07, 2006 6:29 pm

A squawk code is a code that is given to you by ATC to key into your transponder. This allows ATC to track an aircraft's movements on their radar screen, so they don't get you confused with another aircraft. There are certain combinations of codes that mean different things:

7700 - General Emergency
7600 - Radio Failure
7500 - Hijacking

If you squawk any of those 3, you will start flashing on their radar screen and will have immediate authority over other craft. For 7500, (hijacking) you will be asked a simple question to which you answer 'Yes' or 'No' i.e. to confirm, your heading is 232 degrees? If you answer yes, you are confirming that there is a hijacking / terrorist threat on board. The idea is that the hijackers won't know the meaning of the subtleties of the question.

Hope that helps 😉

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davidmac1 First Officer
Joined: Feb 04, 2006 Posts: 329 Location: Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland
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Wed Jun 07, 2006 6:31 pm

this also might be of interest

https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/forum/topic/15950/squak/

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Wed Jun 07, 2006 6:32 pm

so if u put that code in on fs u will get asked a question like that?

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antone First Officer
Joined: Apr 08, 2006 Posts: 293 Location: EGPF
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Wed Jun 07, 2006 6:34 pm

If I'm not mistaken, an aircraft squawking 1200 is operating under VFR, yes?

In any case, you set the squawk using the radio stack - the display is the one marked "Transponder".

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Jonathan (99jolegg) Chief Captain
Joined: Jun 26, 2004 Posts: 4112 Location: UK
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Wed Jun 07, 2006 6:38 pm

Yes, 1200 is for VFR.

I also forgot to mention, FS9 isn't programmed for any of the emergency transponder frequencies.

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