Originally Posted by
Dick Smith
A friend in the USA has sent me the
current FAA requirements in relation to “minimum fuel” and declaring a “fuel emergency”. Note that there is no mention of the word “Mayday”.
I wonder if this is just another case where the US will be notifying a difference with ICAO. I understand the USA has filed more differences with ICAO than any other country. Once a senior FAA staffer said:
Dick, I imagine your friend will also point out that Americans "declare an emergency", rather that "Mayday" for any other "run-of-the-mill" emergency too.....