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From: rick@pixar.uucp (Rick Ace)
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Subject: Re: Shuttle
Keywords: Shuttle glide ratio!
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Date: 9 Jan 91 22:44:45 GMT
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> >          2) Does FAA requires Shuttle to have mode C transponder on board
> 
> I don't think so. Many light aircraft don't. If you don't have one you just
> have to avoid certain airspaces.

According to the Federal Aviation Regulations:

All aircraft operating above 10,000 feet MSL must be equipped with Mode-C.
Also, all aircraft operating within the Positive Control Area
(I believe it's 18,000 feet to 60,000 feet) must be on an IFR
flight plan.

Not sure if these rules apply to military or other U.S. Government
flights, though...

Rick Ace