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i think I flew into class c airspace accidentally withoutestablishing communication



 
 
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Old January 29th 08, 07:49 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Ron Lee[_2_]
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Default i think I flew into class c airspace accidentally without establishing communication

Consider the VFR over the top flight whose pilot hasn't plotted the
course on a paper chart and suffers a sudden electrical system
failure. Terrestrial landmarks are obscured by the undercast, so it's
not possible to estimate bearings from them. Barring the use of hand
held electronics, how is he to ascertain his current position and
route to a safe landing?

I pull out my portable GPS and determine my best option.

Ron Lee

I would say that a portable GPS qualifies as hand held electronics.


Of course you would.



Bertie


Actually he is right. I missed the "portable" disclaimer. But it is
a fact that I have a handheld GPS recording my position plus I use
flight following so getting advice on the best course to get on the
ground is not a problem. Just admit the need for assistance and
resolve the problem.

Ron Lee
 




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