Radio communicationsQuestion 260 of 934

A pilot has a two-way radio failure in VFR conditions. What must the pilot do?

  1. Climb above 18,000 feet MSL and squawk 7700
  2. Continue the flight under IFR to the filed destination
  3. Continue under VFR and land as soon as practicable
  4. Land at the nearest airport as soon as possible, with no exceptions
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Correct answer: Continue under VFR and land as soon as practicable

If the failure occurs in VFR conditions, each pilot must continue under VFR and land as soon as practicable.

Source: Aeronautical Information Manual (FAA, Basic with Change 3, 9 July 2026), AIM 6-4-1 Two-way Radio Communications Failure, page 512

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026