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06-D: Lost Procedures

Knowledge

K1: Methods to detemrine position

  • Triangulation with two VORs

K2: Assistance available if lost (e.g., radar services, communication procedures)

  • Attempt to make contact and ommunicate with any avaialbe facility using frequencies shown on the sectional chart

  • Climb

  • 1) to avoid terrain
  • 2) to improve line of sight of VORs and ATC radars, and radios
  • 3) to simplify spotting structures (lakes, rivers) from higher distance
  • Circle to avoid getting more lost
  • Communicate / Confess / Comply