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Stefan wrote:
Nyal Williams wrote:

My SEL instructor taught me to use the word 'precautionary,'
because, as he said, 'Once the word emergency is used,
you have to fill out papers.'

Every now and then I read, mainly from American pilots: Don't do this or
that, because if you do, you will have to fill out papers. Which rises
the question: How did they manage to pass their written if they
obviously cannot read and write? Or, if I'm wrong and they can, what's
the problem?

Stefan

LOL. I think they really mean "there will be evidence in your
file and your insurance rates may increase or you may
have a harder time finding aviation employment." I have
seen papers in the FAA files which have caused these results
for some pilots. I personally would rather declare
an emergency and have assistance than try to cover up my
errors and hope for the best (but perhaps end up with
an injury).