Was it a MAYDAY at EDI?
and always have an "out" if it alls goes t*ts up.
Assuming that the "all" is a loss of power (partial, perhaps?) on the other side, or the alternate going out unforeseeably, or.....etc etc.. (eg damage to the nacelle on the failed side causing huge drag and a forced reduction in thrust on the other side, leading to a continual, unavoidable, loss of height. It's happened, you know.)
I know, we dinosaurs should shut up and hope that nothing ever goes wrong. We just don't understand how things work, these days.
Hmmm. We'd better get back to the thread, before everyone gets apoplexy.
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As far as ATC are concerned,PAN or MAYDAY will get the same response.I will ensure the a/c ahead part like the Red Sea and you are Number 1.
What about todays emergency?I believe an HS125 had an engine failure into EDI.Was his a MAYDAY?
What about todays emergency?I believe an HS125 had an engine failure into EDI.Was his a MAYDAY?
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What about todays emergency?I believe an HS125 had an engine failure into EDI.Was his a MAYDAY?
BTW I started a thread in the ATC forums and found the responses to be interesting and in agreement to what most have said here.
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=286235
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Ladies and Gentlemen, As far as D&D are concerned the Mayday call should afford you the Gold service from whoever is controlling you. At the same time, the ARCC will launch 2 Rescue Helis to whereever you are going in the UK (just in case). Once you downgrade or land safely then they turn around and go home for tea and medals. Do not think of the cost or the hassle to other agencies when you declare an emergency, the only consideration should be 'What could happen if I didn't declare?'
If you declare a Pan, then, once again the Gold ATC service should be provided, but the Helis stay on standby and available at a moments notice.
D&D will be assisting the operational controllers by teeing up possible diversion airfields and suchlike. For any controllers pruneing, the reason D&D need to know the POB on the aircraft with the emergency is that in the worst case scenario the SAR crews will have an idea of how many people they have to 'rescue'
If you declare a Pan, then, once again the Gold ATC service should be provided, but the Helis stay on standby and available at a moments notice.
D&D will be assisting the operational controllers by teeing up possible diversion airfields and suchlike. For any controllers pruneing, the reason D&D need to know the POB on the aircraft with the emergency is that in the worst case scenario the SAR crews will have an idea of how many people they have to 'rescue'
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Bit off but, am I the only one who thinks this doesn't make much sense?
Makes it sound as if everyone had their own plane. Anyway, just the late night me talking. Night.
"But the whole incident was stood down very quickly, all procedures were followed and everyone landed very safely."
