The phrase “squawking 7700” comes from the universal transponder code for “General Emergency.” All aircraft broadcast a four digit “squawk code” assigned by air traffic control. There are three universal codes established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) that all aviators...
Squawking 7700—An Air Traffic Controller’s Perspective on In-flight Emergencies... Previously we interviewed Captain Ken Hoke to learn how pilots train for and manage in-flight emergencies. Today, on the International Day of the Air…