IFR Lost Communications - QT
Updated: Apr 26, 2021
Lesson Quicktakes cover the items that should be memorized from each of the wifiCFI Lessons. They do not cover all of the lesson details in-depth.
SELECTING THE ROUTE TO FLY:
If Lost Comms is experienced in VFR Conditions or VFR Conditions are encountered anytime after Lost Comms = Remain in VFR Conditions and proceed to the nearest suitable airport for landing.
If Lost Comms is experienced in IFR Conditions, follow these steps IN ORDER: (AVEF)
A = Assigned Route.
V = Vectored Routing.
E = Expected Routing.
F = Filed Route.
SELECTING THE ALTITUDE TO FLY:
Select the highest of the following altitudes for each new route segment (MEA):
M = Minimum En-Route Altitude (MEA).
E = Expected Altitude.
A = Assigned Altitude.
ARRIVING AT THE CLEARANCE LIMIT - WITH AN EFC TIME:
When the Clearance Limit is a Waypoint at which an Approach begins:
ARRIVING AT THE CLEARANCE LIMIT - WITHOUT AN EFC TIME:
When the Clearance Limit is a Waypoint at which an Approach begins:
ARRIVING AT THE CLEARANCE LIMIT - WITH AN EFC TIME:
When the Clearance Limit is a Waypoint from which an Approach does not begin:
ARRIVING AT THE CLEARANCE LIMIT - WITHOUT AN EFC TIME:
When the Clearance Limit is a Waypoint from which an Approach does not begin:
