MINIMUM FUEL, MAYDAY FUEL and MEDEVAC calls
Fuel calls:
| Call | Meaning | Lands at | Emergency? | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINIMUM FUEL | Cannot accept diversion, holding orbit, or extended downwind; must keep fuel reserve | Destination | No | TC AIM GEN 5.1; VFR Phraseology |
| MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY FUEL | Less than minimum fuel remaining | Nearest safe aerodrome, not necessarily destination | Yes | VFR Phraseology |
MEDEVAC (TC AIM GEN 5.1):
- Requests ATS priority handling for medical evacuation.
- Basis: medical emergency transporting any of:
- patients
- organ donors
- organs
- other urgently needed lifesaving medical material
Trap: MINIMUM FUEL is NOT an emergency and gives no priority; MAYDAY FUEL is, and allows landing other than at destination.
References
- TC AIM GEN 5.1
- NAV CANADA VFR Phraseology, Emergency Communications