NavigationQuestion 297 of 934

A pilot is lost and cannot see a town. What is the first thing to do?

  1. Climb, while watching traffic and weather
  2. Descend to read the names on road signs
  3. Turn to the reciprocal of the last heading
  4. Land at the nearest open field at once
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Correct answer: Climb, while watching traffic and weather

More altitude increases radio and navigation reception range and radar coverage.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 16: Navigation — Lost Procedures, page 421

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026