Pindan Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 I was wondering if anyone can tell me if I need a transponder to fly into Jandakot. I have had both the yes and no answer from different sources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdseye Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Possibly start with this article, assuming nothing has changed since 2014 in this regard: Tutorial: Australian airspace regulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgmwa Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I know the RACWA 152's typically didn't have transponders and still don't as far as I know, but CASA proposed in 2014 that they should be required for operations in Class D. I don't know whether that became mandatory. A call to the control tower would be the easiest way to get the answer. rgmwa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnewbery Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Request RejectedAir Services Mode S Civil Aviation Order 20.18 (Aircraft equipment — basic operational requirements) Instrument 2014 Paragraph 9E. Mode S not required in Class D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Perry Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Request RejectedAir Services Mode SCivil Aviation Order 20.18 (Aircraft equipment — basic operational requirements) Instrument 2014 Paragraph 9E. Mode S not required in Class D I recall one of our earlier Club members nailed an old mode A Txpdr into his Flexwing trike. . .( circa 1983-4 ) his idea being that he could easily cross controlled airspace thus equipped. . . . But I have no idea if it actually worked. . . .in 1988, I don't think even Birmingham Intl. had SSR capabilty. . . **eDIT** GOT THE DATES AWRY. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pindan Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 I know the RACWA 152's typically didn't have transponders and still don't as far as I know, but CASA proposed in 2014 that they should be required for operations in Class D. I don't know whether that became mandatory. A call to the control tower would be the easiest way to get the answer.rgmwa You were perfectly right. I called them and currently a transponder is not required to land there. Thanks for the advive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinga Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Wow, that's interesting, I always just assumed (yes stupid I know) that it was required.........mmmmmm, wonder how the tower will respond when I call inbound in my Tike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coljones Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I was wondering if anyone can tell me if I need a transponder to fly into Jandakot. I have had both the yes and no answer from different sources. check this link out Tutorial: Australian airspace regulations There are more formal tables, perhaps in the VFR Guide. It is better to contact the tower or the official documentation for an authoritative guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnewbery Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 VFRG version 5 section 3.85 says if a transponder is fitted use code 3000 in class D or a discrete code already assigned. I recommend a paper copy of the VFRG. A PDF version was supposed to be forthcoming but I couldn't wait and searching it online is the pits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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