RV-10
Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Private
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 60; Flight Crew Total 307; Flight Crew Type 200
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe; Deviation - Altitude Excursion From Assigned Altitude; Deviation - Track / Heading All Types; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Clearance; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
Flight Crew Returned To Departure Airport
Aircraft
During a climb out I experienced a total electrical failure in my aircraft causing the need to immediately turn back to ZZZ. Since all radios did not work; I was using a handheld backup and Approach Control was able to relay from another aircraft in the vicinity. I stated my location and intention to return to ZZZ but not after deviating from my assigned route and altitude.
RV10 pilot reported an electrical failure that resulted in a return to the departure airport.