"K. Ari Krupnikov" wrote in message
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My 196 has a redundant power supply?


Beats the hell outta me. Read the manual.



Besides, you might not be fully
confident of the continued flawless operation of your other avionics,
but they're the best you've got.


That lack of confidence is the reason it's better to land than to hold.



Have you ever dealt with IFR NORDOs?


Many times.



I'm curious, you're saying everything is shut down until the NORDO
lands.


Oh, I don't think I said that.



Is there a good reason pilots are taught one set of procedures,
while ATC follow another?


No.