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Old October 14th 17, 07:34 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Rich Owen[_2_]
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Default Glider near miss with Airliner (emergency climb) near Chicago yesterday?

Guys, I flew fighters for 22 years. The only time I turned my transponder off was in Libyia and during Desert Storm. Can’t say about my fellow fighter pilots but it was not the norm to leave mode C off. I think if you are in an area where military or civilian “fast movers” fly, a transponder is a smart move! It will never make up for good look out doctrine.

Cheers,
Rich