Just heard an a/c calling Mayday into Luton tonight at 2210. Didnt catch the flight number as signal was weak on handheld scanner here in a central london hotel. Heard the mayday call on 129.55 then transferred to 123.55. Anyone got any info?
By: GraemeNCL - 28th February 2007 at 20:20
Thanks guys. Im no pilot but i cant imagine why you’d only call mayday on Guard frequency if you were trying to get in to a particular airport. I didnt just imagine it!! anyway lets see if anyone can shed any light…
By: caz66 - 28th February 2007 at 18:09
If it wernt dark i might of popd up there and had a look.
By: Rickt - 28th February 2007 at 09:42
Just heard an a/c calling Mayday into Luton tonight at 2210. Didnt catch the flight number as signal was weak on handheld scanner here in a central london hotel. Heard the mayday call on 129.55 then transferred to 123.55. Anyone got any info?
Any one got any info in regards to any problems etc??
RicKT
By: murph - 28th February 2007 at 09:35
Turns out I do remember something from the PPL groundschool 😀
By: Deano - 28th February 2007 at 08:49
Correct, and the handling ATCO can then pass you to 121.5 if he sees fit
By: murph - 28th February 2007 at 07:54
You can transmit mayday calls on the frequency you are currently tuned into.
By: steve rowell - 28th February 2007 at 03:11
The mayday frequency is 121.5
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