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Old 3rd January 2002 | 01:04
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Devil 49
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Ordinarily, I won't PAN or declare an emergency for a "chip" caution (unless there are secondary indications of trouble) providing the RFM doesn't require an immediate change of plan.
Even the RFM can confuse you unless you understand the authors terminology. I consider the following as useful definitions:

Land immediately-Survival in doubt with continued flight. Right now, right here...

Land as soon as possible-Continued flight not recommended. Put the aircraft down as soon as suitable, safe site available. That flat place over there, for instance...

Land as soon as practical-One may continue the flight-everything you do will be second guessed by an official investigation-you'd better be right if things go wrong. If the destination is suitable and appropriate...
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