Lost comms scenario

[3enginejock]

I fly in the southern california area. Lots of hills and mountains around I guess.

But say for instance you did not have a cell phone... or it was dead? something...

 

[ppragman]

Your cell phone usually does not work when your flying around 5-10k + feet. Imagine an airliner at FL350...your cell phone will not work and you are not allowed to descend per lost com regs, when in IMC of course.

My cell never works in the airplane, ive tried it when I was only at 5000 and it still didnt work. Usually I cruise at around 10000-12000 on my IFR cross countries. Cell wont work there and again you arent allowed to descend when im IMC per regs.

My cell works great in the airplane. At FL220 I had great reception. Huh.

 

[RetiredATLATC]

Do what Delta does here in ATL. Use 121.5 They use it for everything; Local, ground, ramp...it's a treatanic:

 

[FrankieFlyCRQ]

Another thing to try while following 91.185 loss comms procedures in IFR conditions, is tune in and listen to any VOR's near by, ATC might be trying to give you instructions through the VOR.