I agree, poimier. The reference to 'ICAO' was to make sure US and Canadian pilots do not expect any effective response away from home to their call as I believe some do. It is viewed as 'conversational' in ICAO.and normally met (in the UK, anyway) with "Are you declaring an emergency?"
What is the actual required ATC action in the US and Canada to such a call?
Last edited by BOAC; 16th Aug 2012 at 06:48.