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CA.VI.D.S2FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Skills

Maintain an appropriate heading and climb as necessary.

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Maintain an appropriate heading and climb as necessary.

Bottom line

If a pilot becomes lost and a town or city cannot be seen, the first thing to do is climb, being mindful of traffic and weather conditions. An increase in altitude increases radio and navigation reception range and also increases radar coverage.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 16 (p. 16-34) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. AIM 4-1-17 (Radar Assistance to VFR Aircraft) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  3. PHAK ch. 16 (p. 16-31) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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