Ron Rosenfeld wrote:

On Sun, 26 Sep 2004 19:06:47 -0400, Peter R.
wrote:

ATC answered, "Thank you and if there is anything you need, please
ask." Knowing what she was implying, I kept the "Declare Emergency"
call on my mind and ready to use had the engine began to run rough.

Peter,

You handled the problem well and I enjoyed reading about your thought
process. They were clear and logical, and the TAT teachings obviously
helped.

However, I think all too often we GA pilots are reluctant to declare an
emergency. And I know I would have in the situation you were in.

Although you were not in a DISTRESS situation, as defined by the AIM, you
were clearly in an URGENCY situation. And BOTH are reasons for declaring
an emergency.

Was this a candidate for a "pan pan" call rather than "mayday"?
--
Alex
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