References

14 CFR parts 61, 91; Risk Management Handbook (FAA-H-8083-2), Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3), Instrument Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-15)Aeronautical Information Manual, Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25)

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• 1) Procedures to follow in the event of lost communication during various phases of flight, including techniques for reestablishing communications, when it is acceptable to deviate from an IFR clearance, and when to begin an approach at the destination.

Risk Management

The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:

• 1) Failure to manage the aircraft navigation systems and automation.
• 2) Deviation from procedures for lost communications.

Skills

The applicant exhibits the skill to:

• 1) Recognize a simulated loss of communication.
• 2) Simulate actions to re-establish communication.
• 3) Determine whether to continue to flight plan destination or deviate.
• 4) Determine appropriate time to begin an approach.
• 5) Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.