“Can You Hear Me Now?” Lost Communications Procedures

It is important to know the procedures for lost communications before it happens to you! Let’s review and learn how to safely land if we lose radios in both VFR and IFR conditions.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro and Brief
00:40 Lost Comm Troubleshooting
02:30 VFR Lost Comm Procedures
05:50 IFR Lost Comm Procedures
08:20 Final Remarks

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[robertcarhartjr]

This, to me, is an often under-appreciated but worthwhile topic to discuss. Nice job providing the requisite considerations and troubleshooting advice any pilot can use. I also fly with a PJ2 handheld radio in my flight bag. 4 of 4.

[Aerialphotovito]

One of the most important tools in my flight bag is a hand held radio . Great video thanks again

[RubyRach]

4/4 I keep looking into buying a handheld radio, but have yet to do it. This is definitely a good reminder.

[brentreed]

4/4. Great topic, and reading some of the comments even solidifies my desire to grab a hand-held radio if nothing more than for turning on lights at an airfield at night.

[alexmartin]

4 for 4! I've never looked forward to YouTube videos more than Jason's videos!

[jiteanomi]

4/4...Love the discussion today. Thanks Jason.

[jasonleach]

Four! Hoping to get a hand held for my birthday in February. Keep ‘em coming, Jason.

[johnschwab]

4 for 4 form London UK.

This was very informative. I don't have my PPL yet, just about to do my qualifying cross country. I have had a handheld radio from day one - The Yaesu 850 which can also double up as a GPS backup in case of emergency. Haven't had to use it for any emergency, and hope I don't have to.

[sellakc]

4 for 4! Thanks so much for these videos. I have had a headset failure in flight, and had a PS Engineering audio panel fail. Those were enough to stay current on lost comm procedures! I carry a Yaesu FTA550

[tonythornton]

4/4- PJ2 Handheld always with me! Experienced PTT switch failure as well, quickly moved headset jacks to right seat and used right yoke PTT. Haven’t had a COMM failure yet and this video helps reinforce my training. Thanks!

[jerrydelatorre]

4/4… this is great… as a student pilot, these help!I also bought the Sporty’s PJ2 radio… take it with me when we go up.

[thebadgerpilot]

Thank you for mentioning troubleshooting before assuming all hope is lost! I learned it “76 got no clicks”

[mikeperry]

4/4! Thanks! I hear stuck mic switches fairly often, even I had one too, my CFI caught it! oh yeah, I bought myself a Yaesu FTA-550AA h.held radio for Christmas! Thanks M0A!

[drcode]

4 for 4. Great discussion about something we really don't practice for. I bought the PJ2 from Sporty's at Oshkosh last year. See you tomorrow Jason.

[eastbear]

Thanks again for an important refresher!

[jrholand]

you gave the best IFR advice and one I use.
File to the expected IAF and FAF for the destination. Saved my arse on an IFR flight when I lost my radios in IMC down to the last 4 miles to the runway.
I carry the Sportys P2J but even that did not help as the failure was an ELT transmitting with an antenna short to the airframe rendering incoming comms inaudible.

[kurtreber]

444R2!
I have the Sportys PJ2. No headset adapter needed! I'm only a VFR student and this radio has already come through for me twice since I soloed. Spend the $300 even if just for peace of mind.

[larrybeckley]

4 for 4 Yes, I have a PJ2 handheld in my Cessna 175. Thanks for another great video.

[davidwallace]

Actually did happen to me years ago. I gave the radio a good smack and it came back on. Lucky me!

[philvasquez]

Just getting started on this journey! Great videos! 4/4!😊