Have you ever declared an emergency?

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3WE
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Have you ever declared an emergency?

Postby 3WE » Fri Feb 07, 2020 12:56 pm

I would assume you used 100% accurate phraseology, but then again, we have to scrutinize it and provide advice. (You're welcome.)

I think Gabeee and I are happy as long as ATC understood your situation, you acted smartly and no one did died.
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Have you ever spilled a drink in the cockpit?

Postby Not_Karl » Sat Feb 08, 2020 4:35 am

Please ignore Threewie's question and answer mine. If the answer is "yes": How many lashes did you get? Thanks in advance.
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Re: Have you ever declared an emergency?

Postby flyboy2548m » Sat Feb 08, 2020 4:32 pm

No.
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Re: Have you ever declared an emergency?

Postby 3WE » Sun Feb 09, 2020 1:56 pm

No.
Another example of cowboy pilots comprising safety in order to reduce paperwork /blue font.
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