Originally Posted by XtremeF150

Alright , I would like to add to this one. Is it just me or don't most pilots have some level of self preservation. I mean if putting a small battery that can power a transponder for 2 or 3 hours could save 100's of lives ( or your own life for those selfish people out there), whats the big deal.
In light of some of the previous posts, A transponder is required by the regs above 10,000 MSL excluding airspace below 2,500 AGL. There is also the O2 requirement that these guys probably don't obey, or maybe they get waivers for that. I just find it hard to believe that I get hassled about some freakin' shaving gel and these guys can fly a virtual missle around unseen.
Can someone see a problem with National secuity on that one. Radar can't see it, and has the potential of intense damage to other aircraft. Well I guess thats all the raving I have time for right now.

XtremeF150