Loss Comm Scenario: What Is Considered “Assigned” or “Expected” Altitude/Route?
Asked by: Drew 4356 views FAA Regulations, Instrument Rating
My IFR clearance is: cleared to KABC, via XYZ, V-123, ABC, maintain 3000 expect 5000 10min after departure, etc. I get my takeoff clearance with an initial runway heading to 2000' and then go loss comms. There was no verbal advisory from ATC after taking off telling me to expect 5000'. (1) Is 5000' my "expected" or do I not have an expected altitude? (2) Is the runway heading my "assigned" or "vectored" route? (3) How long should I fly on that heading? (4) How would I know if I have a "vector" or "expected" route in accordance with loss comm procedures? I would like some examples of what a vector/expected route instruction would sound like.