Missing Jetliner: Reasons Why a Plane’s Transponder Might Be Turned Off ✈️
Discover the common reasons behind pilots or others turning off a plane's transponder, and what it means when a jetliner suddenly goes silent. Learn the safety and security implications.
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13 views • Mar 18, 2014
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Ever since Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared, a fascinated public has asked: Why can somebody in the cockpit shut off the transponder? It turns out there are several legitimate reasons why a pilot might want to shut off this key form of communication that allows air traffic controllers to identify and track airplanes. <br /> <br />http://dailyglobe.com/66051/airplane-transponders-switch/
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Mar 18, 2014
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