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So then comms were as expected. This leaves 121.5. There was Lufty, and AF459?
If this offends, please forgive me. I do business with many French, and we have many French family members. A Frenchman, even in struggle, is loathe to ask for help. 121.5 is exactly that. MayDay! is anglicized French, M'aider, M'aider!! Help Me!!
I'm sure it does not pertain here, given the surprise of auto pilot loss, and the (assumed) attendant weather related challenges, things were most likely very pressing. However, we are left with inop Tx or dreadful workload. Is there another? Distance?
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