communicationsFAA-published question bank (Private Pilot, 2008)
If the aircraft`s radio fails, what is the recommended procedure when landing at a controlled airport?
A
Observe the traffic flow, enter the pattern, and look for a light signal from the tower.✓ Correct Answer
B
Enter a crosswind leg and rock the wings.
C
Flash the landing lights and cycle the landing gear while circling the airport.
Explanation
With a radio failure at a towered airport, the AIM advises remaining outside or above the Class D, determining the direction and flow of traffic, joining the pattern and watching the tower for light signals (steady green meaning cleared to land). Rocking the wings is how you acknowledge a light signal, not how you ask for landing, and cycling gear or circling with lights flashing is not the recommended procedure.
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