9.53. NORDO.

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9.53.1. When a member of the formation has total radio failure, the NORDO aircraft normally receives or retains number 2 position. The flight member with the operative radio leads the NORDO aircraft into the overhead pattern, notifies the RSU or tower, and makes a low approach to the landing runway. The NORDO aircraft flies a normal pattern and landing. If weather prevents an overhead pattern, execute a straight-in or instrument approach as appropriate for the weather. When number 1 clears number 2 off with a visual signal, number 2 assumes landing clearance and lands normally.

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9.53.2. With total radio failure while in fingertip, number 2 should maneuver to route, attract the attention of number 1, and give the appropriate visual signals. Terminate the mission as soon as practical and lead the NORDO aircraft to the base of intended landing.

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9.53.3. If in other than fingertip or route when radio failure occurs and a rejoin is not anticipated, the NORDO aircraft should cautiously attempt to rejoin (no closer than route). Rock wings (attention in the air) and move no closer than route until directed. Once joined, the NORDO aircraft gives the appropriate visual signals. Number 1 should terminate the mission as soon as practical and lead the NORDO aircraft to the base of intended landing.

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9.53.4. If diversion is necessary with a NORDO aircraft, number 1 shows the pink pages in the in-flight guide followed by the number of the diversion base. Number 2 repeats the number to signal understanding.

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