Navigation Part 15 – Radar and Air Traffic Services
The U.K. PPL - Private Pilots Licence Podcast ✈️Show Notes
In this episode, we explore how radar works and how air traffic controllers use it to keep aircraft safe and separated. You’ll learn about primary and secondary radar, transponders, SSR codes, and the different radar-based services available to VFR pilots in the U.K. — essential knowledge for navigation and communication confidence.
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