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What altitude do you fly when you have lost communications?
Lost Communication Examples: The MOCA along the airway is 2,700 feet and MEA is 4,000 feet. The aircraft is within 22 NM of the VOR. The pilot should remain at 2,700 feet until crossing the VOR because that altitude is the minimum IFR altitude for the route segment being flown. The MEA between a and b: 5,000 feet.
What is the squawk code for loss communication?
The squawk codes: 7700 for emergencies, 7600 for communication failure, or 7500 for hijack.
What happens if you squawk 7600?
The transponder sends the four-digit squawk code and aircraft altitude to air traffic control. The code should always be 1200, unless another code is assigned by ATC. However, if there is an emergency squawk 7500 for hijack, 7600 for communication failure, or 7700 for emergency. Only push Ident when requested.
What are the 5 C’s in aviation?
In order to circumvent the effects of panic, the five C’s of aviation have been devised. The five C’s are: Confess, climb, conserve fuel, communicate and comply. In some cases, panic kicks in when one has denied to himself for sometime that he is lost.
What is a clearance limit in aviation?
Formally, a clearance limit is the fix, point, or location to which an aircraft is cleared when issued an air traffic clearance. The clearance issued prior to departure normally authorizes flight to the airport of intended landing. A clearance limit is always preceded by the words, “Cleared to…” as above.
What to do if your plane lost communications?
Lost Communications: If communications are established with an FSS or ARINC, the pilot should advise that radio communications on the previously assigned frequency has been lost giving the aircraft’s position, altitude, last assigned frequency and then request further clearance from the controlling facility.
How to find lost communications in a landing pattern?
Lost Communications Within the Landing Pattern: 1 Look for a green light from tower signifying you are cleared to land on any runway 2 Take the first attempt to land around fuel permitting if no lights received by tower 3 On your second trip around, clear the runway yourself if no lights and land
What should you do if you have a lost Comm?
Look for the best option; take your time unless you are short on fuel. Finally, if you decide to land in a controlled airport, review the lights signal before entering the airspace. A good practice is to start circling outside the airspace and wait for light gun signals from ATC.
What to do if IFR lost Comm § 91.185?
According to § 91.185 IFR lost comm, he must follow the last assigned route. Remember AVEF: First assigned, then vectored; if he has not been assigned a route, use the expected route. Finally, if there is no assigned or expected route, fly the filed route.