If the crew have time, there is an emergency switch which alerts the ground station and increases the polling rate. If they land safely without having done so - or for other reasons - they can use the satphone function and, if neither apply, there need to be good overdue procedures in place.
What do we have already in place?
If the crew have time they can activate the already fitted ELB or call on 121.5Mhz (if you're operating in an area with no ATCU cover shouldn't it be dialled up?)
If they land safely they can use an already carried mobile or handheld. (PAOM Pt 2)
If neither apply the ATCU or FCR that they have been i contact with should activate SAR. (PAOM Pt 1)
I appreciate different force areas at present operate differently, in different terrains, with different facilities available, but before spending millions and going down the `Fire Control route' why not give the present no cost system a trial and if it doesn't work gradually introduce an NPASCR?
Still on the fence here trying to save money and maintain flight safety rather than spend money and reduce it
