How do you conduct a change of squawk and position reporting procedures during IFR flight in the Longitude 700?

• A. Ensure proper squawk code and Mode S operation; report position and procedures to ATC as required.
• B. Squawk can be left unchanged; no position reporting.
• C. Ignore ATC when IFR.
• D. Use random squawk.

Answer: (A)

In IFR flight, you must coordinate with ATC about your transponder and your position reporting. When ATC assigns a squawk, you immediately enter that discrete code into the transponder and verify the display shows the new code. If your transponder supports Mode S, ensure it’s operating so ATC can identify you and receive data from your aircraft. At the same time, you provide position reports to ATC as required or as instructed, giving your current position, altitude, and time, and noting any changes or deviations. This keeps ATC accurately tracking you and ensures safe separation from other traffic. Choosing a non-updated squawk, ignoring ATC, or using a random squawk would disrupt surveillance and coordination, so they aren’t appropriate.