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#1
08-31-2005, 03:52 PM
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Re: code word for hijack
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It's not really a word, it's a code called a "transponder code". It's a 4 digit number that you can set on your transponder, and these identify your aircraft to ATCs. Besides the codes that the ATC assigns you, there are a few numbers reserved for emergencies. The one for hijacking is 7500. On older transponders, each digit has it's own dial. An ATC will frequently assign you new codes as you get passed on between controllers, and you need to dial in the new codes. Suppose your old code was 6500, and the ATC assigns you 8544, you have to be careful not to dial the first dial first, because you will pass 7, temporarily squaking 7500 and causing this sort of thing. [/ QUOTE ] You beat me to it. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] 
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#3
08-31-2005, 04:14 PM
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Re: code word for hijack
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I did make a mistake though, there is no 8544 squawk, since they only go up to 7 (been five years since I flew last). But the idea is still correct. [/ QUOTE ] You know, I didn't even catch that. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] That reminds me of a funny exchange one of my friends heard on an LA Center freq: Controller: "Cessna 535ER, radar contact, squawk 2351." Student Pilot: "Squawk...2...3...5...8?" Controller: "Son if you can find an 8 on that thing, you're ready for your checkride." Good times. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
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#6
08-31-2005, 05:49 PM
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Re: code word for hijack
"Allah Akbah"
That or "Nailclippers! Bic Lighters!" Must be tough to get a copilots job if your name is indeed Jack.... "Hi Jack" "Scramble the Air Force!!!!" [img]/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img] Pack
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#7
08-31-2005, 09:28 PM
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Re: code word for hijack
Why isn't there a code word/ squack channel , for cancel that hijack call.
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