Remembering Squawk Codes

Here are a few different tips for remembering what the emergency squawk codes mean.

Emergency Codes

7500 – Hijacking

7600 – Lost Comms

7700 – Emergency

Memory Aid 1 (Thanks to Mike Hill)

This one is my favorite, just remember “Hi Jack ! Can’t talk right now, got a bit of a problem”.

Memory Aid 2 (Thanks to Karim Oussayar)

75 man with a knive
76 i need my radio fixed
77 i’m falling from heaven

Memory Aid 3 (Thanks to Matthew Buchholz)

Remember ICE

I = INTERFERENCE 7500
C = COMMUNICATION 7600
E = EMERGENCY 7700

Interesting Resources

www.m0a.com/emergency-transponder-squawk-codes/

pilotian.com/lets-talk-emergency-squawk-codes/

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