Private Pilot Private Exam

When leaving Class C airspace upon the termination of radar service, the appropriate transponder code to set is 1200. This code designates VFR (Visual Flight Rules) operations in uncontrolled airspace and signifies that the aircraft is no longer under air traffic control (ATC) radar service.

Class C airspace relies on effective communication and organization of air traffic, so when a pilot is leaving that airspace, switching to 1200 indicates to ATC and other pilots that the aircraft is returning to VFR flight and is not receiving radar services. This transition is important for maintaining situational awareness and ensuring safe operations within the broader airspace network.

The other codes serve different purposes: 7500 is used to indicate a hijacking, 7600 is for loss of communication, and 7700 signals an emergency situation. These are not relevant when simply transitioning out of Class C airspace and no longer receiving radar service.