Private Pilot Licence · Mock exam

A complete MAYDAY transmission should ideally contain (in order):

• A.MAYDAY x3, station, callsign, nature, intentions, position/altitude/heading, persons on board
• B.Callsign, weather conditions, departure time, station called, and nature of distress only
• C.The transponder emergency squawk only; no voice transmission is required
• D.The word MAYDAY spoken once, followed by the aircraft callsign