LOST PROCEDURE

Question 1

1

Answer 1

COMPASS AND DI ALIGN - note heading flown from compass and current time

Question 2

2

Answer 2

Set aircraft up for best endurance, heading power setting is sufficient

Question 3

3

Answer 3

Locate an anchor point

Question 4

4

Answer 4

Locate most probable position based n dead reckoning flown. Note this position on your map and draw circle of probability with a radius of 20% the distance flown

Question 5

5

Answer 5

Read map using time ground map - look for unique feature to obtain position

Question 6

6

Answer 6

use and radio navigational aid in the vicinity to help identify position or consider climbing higher

Question 7

7

Answer 7

When you have a positive fix decide to continue, or return to departure aerodrome, or divert and land at another aerodrome

Question 8

8

Answer 8

If position cannot be establisghed - tell someone. Advise BN CEN or Flightwatch

Question 9

9

Answer 9

Fly in an EASTERLY direction until a position is established on the coast

Question 10

10

Answer 10

If all else fails, execute a precautionary landing