Lost and Found Flashcards
What is the first three steps of the lost procedure?
Maintain heading, scan for landmarks, make a rough location estimate
What is an additional aid to help you spot navigational landmarks?
Climb to a higher altitude
How can you determine the circle of error during lost procedure?
Time of flight and ground speed, to calculate how far you’ve gone from the last checkpoint
What if you can’t locate yourself using the circle of error?
Turn towards the greatest concentration of identifiable landmarks
If you are still unsure of location with VOR attempt, what should you do?
Call ATC or FSS and request assistance
What is the universal emergency frequency?
121.5