I’m a 1500-hour, instrument-rated commercial pilot and have subscribed to your excellent publication since 1991. I recommend it as required reading. I write to comment on the October 2013 issue’s article, “Real-World Nordo.”
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Nordo Revisited
I’m a 1500-hour, instrument-rated commercial pilot and have subscribed to your excellent publication since 1991. I recommend it as required reading. I write to comment on the October 2013 issue’s article, “Real-World Nordo.”
Key Takeaways:
- The correct procedure for lost communications (Nordo) in IMC, if cleared direct to the destination airport, is to first fly to the destination (clearance limit) and then proceed to an initial approach fix, as per FAR 91.185(c)(3)(ii).
- Maintaining aircraft control and focus during critical flight phases, such as IMC departures with ATC distractions (e.g., frequency/heading changes), is paramount to prevent dangerous unusual attitudes.
- The article emphasizes the importance of precise details in flight reports and accident investigations, noting that ambiguity in source material (like a NASA ASRS report) can affect the interpretation of correct pilot actions.
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