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Old August 4th 06, 10:55 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.owning
Newps
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Default Missing flight plans



Mark Hansen wrote:
On 08/04/06 13:42, Newps wrote:


Mark Hansen wrote:



Actually, ATC is not required to maintain communications with you,
and if you suddenly disappear, they may assume you just went off-
frequency and shut off your transponder (or had a power failure,
etc.). I don't see why they would begin a search and rescue in
this case.



ATC is required to, that's why.



When you're on flight following (traffic advisories) and have stop
talking to ATC, they are required to begin a search and rescue operation?


Yes, if the loss of comm or radar was unexpected.