IRFP-02
IR Review
IV. Lost Communications 1.8.1.10.2.2
Sg 2, fr 6
Lesson Organization-
It is impossible to develop procedures for all possible
Lost Communications
situations associated with two-way communications failure.
Pilots are expected to exercise good judgment and if the
situation dictates, take emergency action.
A.
Guidelines
1.
Pilots should be predictable
2.
Controllers base their actions on expected pilot
actions
3.
Intent to preclude extended IFR flight in controlled
airspace
4.
Squawk 7600
5.
VMC
a.
Descend out of Class A airspace, maintain
VMC and land as soon as practicable. Not
intended to land minutes short of destination or
at unsuitable field.
b.
Make sure you can maintain VMC to landing
6.
IMC
a.
Route
(1) Last assigned
(2) If on vector, direct to fix or airway
(3) Expected
(4) Filed
(8-97) Original
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