"Crash Lander" wrote in message
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I asked my instructor on the weekend what a pilot is expected to do,
should he come across a downed plane, or was in the vicinity on another
plane that was going down, or making a forced landing.
He said that you should tune to the relevant ATC frequency, and inform
them of what has/is happening, and where you are. He then said that the
head controller would come on the radio and inform you he is taking
control of your aircraft, and instruct you to remain in the area. He said
you are not to leave the area unless you are running low on fuel yourself.
He said that the controller would dispatch a helicopter to the area to
land near the wreck/downed a/c. He also said that you would be paid for
your time whilst you are holding position.
My instructor said this exact scenario happened to him once.
Anyone else had a similar experience?


I've been a controller for over 23 years and I've never heard of such a
procedure.