AA.VII.F.S5FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

Make radio calls as appropriate.

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Make radio calls as appropriate.

Bottom line

Announce the emergency situation to air traffic control (ATC) or Universal Communications (UNICOM). If already in radio contact with a facility, do not change frequencies unless instructed to change.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 11 (p. 11-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. IFH ch. 9 (pp. 9-30–9-31) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  3. IPH ch. 6 (p. 6-15) — FAA-H-8083-16B
  4. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-35) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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