Originally Posted by
DidIdothat
The Emergency that was declared was that of a “Local Emergency” what if any, is the difference from “Full Emergency”? Whose call is it once an Emergency is declared to decide Full or Local?
Why in this case not just declare “PAN”?
Did
A pilot (in the UK) may declare a PAN or MAYDAY. The tower would declare a full emergency, local standby, aircraft accident imminent, etc depending on which was the most appropriate (according to local procedures)