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To: Pearls Before Swine

It would also explain why the transponder was switched off.

Just wondering: Is there a legitimate reason why the transponder of a commercial airliner is allowed (has the capability) to be shut off?

48 posted on 03/11/2014 8:34:19 AM PDT by Nevermore (...just a typical cracker, clinging to my Constitutional rights...)

To: Nevermore

Is there a legitimate reason why the transponder of a commercial airliner is allowed (has the capability) to be shut off?

Yes, fire.

51 posted on 03/11/2014 9:42:13 AM PDT by xone

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