Hi Syd,
Thanks for the reply.  

I'm sure that's somewhere in the NOTAM that I haven't read since 2003...    ;-)

N3968H
Dan H

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Syd Cohen 
  Cc: [email protected] 
  Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 7:13 PM
  Subject: Re: [ercoupe-flyin] Oshkosh questions


  No, Dan, we are all supposed to have our transponders set at "off" or 
"standby."

  Syd



  Dan Hall wrote:

    Hi Syd,
    In formation flights the lead normally has transponder on, with the other 
planes in the flight setting their transponders to standby mode.  Question; is 
my assumption correct that the lead Coupe into OSH fly with the transponder 
on...?


    Dan H
    N3968H

      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: Syd Cohen 
      Cc: [email protected] 
      Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 1:36 PM
      Subject: Re: [ercoupe-flyin] Oshkosh questions


      Good questions, Eliacim,

      Yes, transponders are supposed to be "off" or "standby."  With all those 
airplanes approaching Oshkosh with reduced separation, the ATC system would be 
saturated with transponder conflict alerts, driving the controllers crazy.  

      I will provide everyone in the Ercoupe Caravan with VAC signs and also 
special signs allowing us to park in the Type Club Parking area.  I've printed 
up 50 of each.  

      I've also printed 50 abbreviated NOTAMs, leaving out the warbird, 
ultralight, and rotocraft information.  I will hand all of these things out to 
those who are flying in the Caravan.

      Be sure to bring your own tie-downs.

      Syd



      [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

        I have been studying the 32 page (!!) Oshkosh NOTAM. 
        Two questions:
        1. Are the transponders really supposed to be off? (standby) Why?
        2. What sign is Syd's Ercoupe group displaying on arrival? VAC?
        Eliacim   


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