"Doug Dotson" wrote in message
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Yep, that's unsat. But it would have helped to pursue it at the time, as
I
think you would have received an apology and explanation at the time. I
wouldn't make the generalization that that bad experience certainly
deserved
for it's event.

What is "unsat"? I suppose I am just venting my frustration at my one
and only experience where I needed help.

Sorry, unsat = Unstatisfactory (performance).

My point is that in an emergency, THERE ARE NO LAWS when it comes
to use of the radio when trying to obtain help. Now, there is a gray area
in exactly what constitutes an "emergency". When I was an actively flying
pilot, one could declare an emergency if they personally felt they were in
trouble. They may not have actually been in as much trouble as they may
have thought, but it is the pilot's judgement. Of course, a report had to
be
filed after the fact and some amount of review was done to determine if
the
declaration was valid. Very rarely was a pilot called to task. I suspect
the
same sort of scheme is in place for nautical vessels as well.

Doug, we never disagreed on that at all. My comments were about the an act
that involved presumption of a future, non-existent emergency.

Best,

Jack