I agree with Hilton. Checking the transponder is an unnecessary distraction
during a takeoff. You should be watching for other traffic and your engine
gauges. If the transponder is off, you will find out sooner or later. Same
with lights or strobes. But if you miss a low oil pressure reading, or a
conflicting traffic, the outcome may not be so good.


Larry Dighera wrote in
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On Thu, 15 Sep 2005 20:04:21 GMT, "Hilton"
wrote in .net::

Larry Dighera wrote:
I was taught to switch from standby upon starting to roll down the
runway for departure.

You were taught to mess with non-essential stuff on the runway?

I'm not sure I'd characterize it as "non-essential."

I was taught the "Lights, Camera, Action" reminder phrase where
'camera' signifies transponder on. This mantra is to be uttered in
the beginning of the takeoff roll.

Lights: strobe, landing lights, etc.
Camera: transponder
Action: mixture, props, throttle, airspeed alive, ...

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