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  1. 02-21-2007, 03:06 PM #1
    Polmer
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    Next project;ADF or Transponder. Wat would you recomend?

    Hello,

    I am working on my pedestal and still need aleast one ADF radio and a transponder.
    Which Item do you find more useful, or mandatory? Since I dont have either one, Im not sure which one to focus on next for a mini-project.

    Any Advise?

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  2. 03-09-2007, 08:46 AM #2
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    Polmer,

    the transponder, no doubt. If you fly with ATC, that's the first thing they ask you to set.

    ADF can be auto-tuned , so bother with that later.

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    As I fly in Europe quite a bit, the ADF is indespensible to me.

    That might not be a big priority in an electric jet, but it's a pretty important nav-aid in mine.

    Heck, get both!
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    If you fly glass, and FMC I would suggest Transponder, as I hardly ever use adf. Most Sid/Stars are flown by FMC, therefore unless your going in and out of remote strips, ADF Is not going to be used as much.

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    Thanks for the feedback guys.
    I am fly mostly IFR glass cockpit right now, but I also enjoy tuning radios manually. Sounds like both are both useful and enjoyable.





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