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Old 4th Sep 2001, 03:35
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Post Loss of Comms at EGCC

I was browsing the Jeppy the other day for the comms fail procedures in EGCC. Found a question that maybe some of you insiders might have the answer to (hi ATC folk!)

The general procedures are same as ICAO, but with a local difference depending on where you are relative to the hold facility when the failure occurs.

If inbound to the hold it says add 10mins to the ETA and hold till then before commencing approach.
Problem is, it doesn't state clearly if that ETA refers to the ETA at the hold facility or at the field itself.

Probably the hold you say?

Well, before you jump in...the other scenario mentioned is that if you lose comms while in the hold you add the ten minutes to the ETA for the hold and then commence approach.

So if the ETA for the hold is used in both cases, why mention the two different scenarios?

Anyone got an answer?
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