What can happen to NORDO (No Radio) operations in a mandatory broadcast zone?

In a mandatory broadcast zone, NORDO (No Radio) operations must have someone designated who can make calls on their behalf. This is crucial because mandatory broadcast zones are areas where pilots are required to make position reports or broadcasts to enhance safety and situational awareness. These reports help alert other aircraft to their presence, reducing the risk of mid-air collisions and ensuring a higher level of coordination in air traffic.

Having someone arranged to communicate for NORDO operations ensures that important safety communications are still being made, even if the pilot is unable to do so themselves due to the lack of a functioning radio. This setup can involve having a companion aircraft communicate on behalf of the NORDO aircraft or coordinating with ground control for ensuring that the NORDO aircraft is acknowledged by other traffic in the area.

This practice emphasizes the importance of maintaining safety in controlled airspace and mandatory broadcast zones, particularly where multiple aircraft may be operating in close proximity.