Originally Posted by 055166k
if you can't talk at least put on 7700 .....I know that not everybody will agree with that......but in a radar environment it lets everybody know.......and in my opinion that overrides many of the reservations.
It is credible enough, for '7700 asap' is actually taught on flying instructor courses. Just respond to any ATS comms with '(Mayday/Pan) standby' while you sort out the problem. They will then leave you alone. Then you can tx when you are ready.