Newps wrote:
Never ever admit to an altitude bust. When asked to veify your altitude
simply reply back with whatever you were assigned. Then mumble
something about having trouble with this transponder while turning the
mode C off. Return to the proper altitude, turn mode C back on and then
ask ATC..."OK, does it seem to be working now?"


Excellent advice. There are enough ways of hanging yourself without handing
them one on a silver platter.



--
Mortimer Schnerd, RN

VE