Helicopters experiencing lost communications should remain at or below how many feet and arc to enter starboard Delta?

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When communications are lost, pilots follow a prepared, predictable pattern that keeps the helicopter visible to the ship and in a defined path for reestablishing contact. Descend to 300 feet and fly an arc to enter the starboard Delta, which is the designated recovery sector on the ship’s starboard side. That low altitude gives the crew a clear visual reference to guide you onto the correct approach path while staying within a safe operating area near the ship. The curved entry helps maintain separation from other traffic and lines you up with the proper sector for recontact and deck operations. Higher altitudes would reduce visibility and make it harder for the ship to spot you or integrate you into the landing sequence, while lower altitudes could increase risks from rotor wash near the deck and leave less time to react.