MSFS Squawk

[Guest]

Does anyone know how to stop MSFS automatically setting the transponder after ATC have issued a squawk code ??No matter how quickly you try to set it manually, the auto feature beats you to it.John Ammundsen

[Guest emergency_pants]

Whjen ATC gives me the Squawk code, I usually go ahead and set the squawk code manually without replying... when you enter the correct code, the ATC automatically notifies you of radar contact.Cheers,Simon.

[Guest]

SimonThanks, I'll try that. ( Presumably ATC don't object to the lack of acknowledgement )john Amm.

[Guest]

They will yell at you if you are not fast enough. Ok, not yell at you, but they will ask if you if you aknowledged the last request a couple of times.

[Guest guyjr]

In real life I usually don't acknowledge a squawk request, because that's how I hear other pilots act. Technically all requests should be acknowledged with a concise readback, but as long as you get the code right, they'll see you soon enough and contact you when they identify your location. If I have any question as to whether or not I heard the code correct though I will readback immediately, or if it is part of a longer request.