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Langen, 14 May 2007 New VFR transponder code 7000 Pilots asked to avoid emergency codes DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH is asking all VFR pilots to avoid switching to any of the three emergency codes by mistake when selecting the new VFR transponder code. When the codes 7700 (emergency), 7600 (radio communication failure) or 7500 (hijacking) are selected – even if only briefly – this will trigger an alarm on the controller's radar screen. Staff in the control centres need a lot of time and effort to follow up on the alarm. It is not possible for controllers to know straight away whether they are dealing with a false alarm. For this reason, DFS is asking pilots to exercise care when switching to code 7000 and, if necessary, change to stand-by mode before resetting the transponder. The new VFR code 7000 was introduced in Germany on 15 March. Frank Brenner, Director Operations of the business unit Control Centre, commented that the code 7000, which replaced codes 0021 and 0022, was well received by pilots in Germany. DFS received positive feedback about the introduction of the same VFR code that is already used in several European countries. DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH is a State-owned company under private law and has 5,200 employees. DFS ensures the safe and punctual handling of flights. Staff coordinate around 10,000 aircraft movements in German airspace every day, and more than three million movements every year. With this large number of flights, Germany has the highest traffic volume in Europe. DFS operates control centres in Langen, Bremen, Karlsruhe and Munich. In addition, DFS is represented in the Eurocontrol Centre in Maastricht, the Netherlands, and in the control towers of the 16 international German airports. DFS provides training and consultancy services around the world and develops and sells air traffic control, surveillance and navigation systems. The company's portfolio also comprises flight-relevant data, aeronautical publications and aeronautical information services. DFS has the following business units: Control Centre, Tower, Aeronautical Solutions and Aeronautical Information Management. 14/01/2009 PRINT

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