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How should a pilot in distress begin the first radio call for help?

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  1. PAN-PAN, said twice
  2. Emergency, said once
  3. MAYDAY, said three times

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References

  1. AIM 6-3-1, Distress and Urgency Communications www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap6_section_3.html Checked 2026-10-09.

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