IR.VII.AFAA-S-ACS-8C · Nov 2023
Loss of Communications
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with loss of communications while operating solely by reference to instruments.
Bottom line
If the failure occurs in VFR conditions, or if VFR conditions are encountered after the failure, each pilot shall continue the flight under VFR and land as soon as practicable.
FAA references
- 14 CFR 91.185 (IFR operations: Two-way radio communications failure.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
- IFH ch. 11 (p. 11-9) — FAA-H-8083-15B
Knowledge
Risk management
Skills
- IR.VII.A.S1: Recognize a simulated loss of communication.
- IR.VII.A.S2: Simulate actions to re-establish communication.
- IR.VII.A.S3: Determine whether to continue to flight plan destination or deviate.
- IR.VII.A.S4: Determine appropriate time to begin an approach.
- IR.VII.A.S5: Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
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