These were listed in order of
importance and most are controlled by breakers. Sometimes people ask
"Why the Transponder?" It is easier for ATC to keep track of
me, after I declare an emergency, while the transponder is on. If I am at
a low altitude west of the Mississippi, I would probably turn it off. Why
don't I need the wing to header fuel pumps? Because my automatic fuel
system keeps the header tank above 8 gallons, more than enough for 45
minutes. Why the GPS? Because it is the single pilot's friend.
If any of these systems becomes a problem, its' power can be shut off at the
breaker.