Glossary

Mayday

The internationally recognised radio distress call, used only when facing a life-threatening emergency.

Related Terms

Multi-Crew Cooperation — a training course teaching pilots to operate effectively as a team in a multi-pilot aircraft.

A standardised routine report of current weather conditions at an airport, updated hourly.

An add-on qualification allowing a pilot to operate aircraft with more than one engine.

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