Have you ever sent a mayday?
Couple of years ago, on my last check ride before handing in my ticket, the instructor questioned my priorities....my engine had just quit at 1,500 feet, what do you do now?
I said I would pick a field and land in it. He said no, first check for any obvious reason for the failure, fuel? mags, whatever, then transmit a mayday.
How is a mayday going to help me? my priority would be a good choice of field and concentrate on a good arrival.
Has anyone reading this ever sent a mayday? just asking....