Intermittent radio , VFR, Class E

xargos

xargos

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I have been asked that question and couldn't find the answer in FAR's:
Scenario:
After Class D transition, transponder set, handoff to approach, which is intermittent. They call out the N-Number with some instructions, but unreadable/unsure if they got it.
Since in class E I thought the course would be to change to VFR, direct to previously stated airport, VFR, Radar services terminated.

What if the radio was lost later (after handoff)
What if the radio was lost within D , during transition?

Thanks!
 
I'll take a stab. So you're VFR with flight following? You maintain VFR. It's your discretion; they are just monitoring when you have FF. If you mean you experience radio failure, then squawk 7600 and circle outside pattern awaiting light gun signals. See if you can text or call a middleman to get ahold of tower. If you can't establish contact with approach then switch back to tower and advise them of the situation. You can advise ATC if unreadable.

Sound like you need to get your radios checked.
 
xargos said:
I have been asked that question and couldn't find the answer in FAR's:
Scenario:
After Class D transition, transponder set, handoff to approach, which is intermittent. They call out the N-Number with some instructions, but unreadable/unsure if they got it.
Since in class E I thought the course would be to change to VFR, direct to previously stated airport, VFR, Radar services terminated.

What if the radio was lost later (after handoff)
What if the radio was lost within D , during transition?

Thanks!
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I think I understand what is being asked: what do you do if you are receiving flight following services and lose communications with ATC. From the description, it sounds like the problem is limited to communicating with that specific approach facility.

The problem isn't really regulatory one. You have no communication responsibilities in Class E airspace, except that you must obey any ATC instructions you do receive. Practically speaking, that means, you don't just drop it without notifying them.

The other practical problem is that an ATC treats an unexplained loss of communication as a potential emergency and will initiate SAR operations if they don't hear something.

Do the answer is to call back on Tower (or any other ATC or FSS frequency you can reach) and inform them you lost comm after being handed off to approach, to let everyone off the hook.
 
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