Explain procedures used to assist lost or overdue aircraft.

Explanation should include

  • reviewing the automatic responses for a lost or overdue aircraft
  • describing procedures for alert notifications (ALNOTs)
  • discussing the emergency locator transmitter (ELT) (e.g., black box)
  • brainstorming to determine solutions for the lost or overdue aircraft.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What are ALNOTs?
  • Why is an ELT important?