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PA.IX.A.S7FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

Make radio calls as appropriate.

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Make radio calls as appropriate.

Bottom line

A radio call announcing descent intentions may be appropriate to alert other aircraft in the area. Once an emergency is declared, air traffic control (ATC) gives the pilot priority handling.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 18 (p. 18-9) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AIH ch. 1 (p. 1-20) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  3. RMH Glossary — FAA-H-8083-2A
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