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What does transponder code 7700 indicate?

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  • Lost communications

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  • VFR flight

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  • Hijacking

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  • ✓ Emergency (mayday/distress)correct

    Squawk 7700 is the emergency code, alerting ATC that the aircraft is in distress. Memory aid: "77 — going to heaven." This code triggers an alert on ATC radar screens and ensures priority handling.

Why

Squawk 7700 is the emergency code, alerting ATC that the aircraft is in distress. Memory aid: "77 — going to heaven." This code triggers an alert on ATC radar screens and ensures priority handling.

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