If a pilot knows, or suspects, that a go-around will result in a 'Mayday' fuel state, then I can see no justification for not making an earlier 'Pan' call.
Give ATC half a chance, and they will do their very best to help avoid disaster. Leave it too late, and all they can do is hit the crash alarm.
Last edited by spekesoftly; 7th October 2002 at 00:25.