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摘要

HAVE YOU EVER DECLARED AN EMERGENCY?Over the years I've witnessed several situations where pilots could have or should have declared an emergency but, for some reason, were reluctant to do so. Which of these are legitimate reasons for declaring? 1. Your passenger gets sick. Answer: Generally, no (especially if just airsick), but would be legitimate if the illness is life-threatening.