When returning from a recent cross country we experienced an apparent failure of the radio push-to-talk switch. We could receive, but could not transmit - nothing happened when depressing the PTT switch.
As our destination was a Class 'D' towered field we squawked 7700 (being careful not to inadvertently enter 7500 or 7600). The tower controller called for the aircraft squawking 7700 and we effectively communicated using the Ident, etc. Entered the pattern and were cleared to land without incident. Roy ________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Caliendo Dan Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 1:47 PM To: robertbartunek Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] Re: click-click You are confusing good common sense couple with a safe procedure with what is "legal" and acceptable by the FAA. : >) Dan C On Aug 16, 2009, at 8:33 AM, robertbartunek wrote: Say what you want about the military but they did have a good procedure for radio failure. Simply enter the pattern normal for your aircraft, visually separating yourself from other aircraft, and rock your wings repeatedly until you get a light from the tower. Red you can break out and re-enter. Green continue your approach and watch for lights. I think most tower operators would understand a rocking the wings signal even now. Bart
