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When an aircraft is in an immediate distress situation, requiring immediate assistance, which urgency call should be used?
The call 'Mayday' is internationally recognized and used to indicate that an aircraft is in grave and imminent danger and requires immediate assistance. 'Pan Pa
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Question: When an aircraft is in an immediate distress situation, requiring immediate assistance, which urgency call should be used?
Answer options: ✅ Mayday
- Pan Pan
- Security
- Urgency
Correct answer: Mayday
Explanation: The call 'Mayday' is internationally recognized and used to indicate that an aircraft is in grave and imminent danger and requires immediate assistance. 'Pan Pan' indicates an urgent situation, but not immediate distress.
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