Emergencies Flashcards
1
Q
What is considered a distress condition?
A
- Serious and/ or imminent danger
- Anytime you think you need immediate assistance
2
Q
What is a distress condition?
A
- Fire
- Mechanical or structural failure
- Loss of all electrical systems
3
Q
What should you do in an emergency when talking to ATC?
A
- Stay on assigned code
- you can do anything you need in order to meet the emergency. Just notify ATC as soon as possible
4
Q
If you have to deviate in an emergency do you have to file a report?
A
- No report unless they ask for it
- If asked you must report within 48 hours
5
Q
What should you do if you are at minimum fuel but still in the legal limits?
A
- Notify ATC that you are at minimum fuel.
- This is not an emergency situation
- Lets ATC know undue delay could cause an emergency situation
6
Q
What is an urgency situation?
A
- Not an emergency
- Need assistance before it becomes emergency
