DISTRESS & URGENCY RADIO TRANSMISSIONS

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FLIGHT RADIO COURSE = Section 5: MAYDAY & PAN PAN

Last updated 9:25 AM on 6/18/26
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What is the correct order of transmission for a MAYDAY or PAN PAN call?

  • MAYDAY 3 times or PAN PAN 3 times

  • Name of station you are addressing: Christchurch Tower

  • Identification of the aircraft: Alpha Bravo Charlie

  • What the problem is: M=Total engine failure. P= Passenger injured by turbulence

  • Intention of the pilot: Landing in a field

  • Current position: Overhead Burnt Hill, 3000 feet, heading North.

  • Any other useful information M = MAYDAY, P = PAN PAN

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A Mayday call is used when there is a state of..

Distress

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A PAN PAN message is broadcast when there is a state of..

Urgency

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Distress is defined as;

A condition of being threatened by serious and/or imminent danger and requiring immediate assistance.

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Urgency is defined as;

A condition concerning the safety of an aircraft, or some person on board or within sight, which does not require immediate assistance.