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Mayday is an emergency code word used internationally as a distress signal in voice procedure radio communications, derived from the French m'aider, meaning "help me."
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Why you should not inflate a life jacket inside the aeroplane?
Because it will make the flight attendants very annoyed if there isn't an emergency, and during an emergency it may make it difficult to maneuver in the airplane and get out of the exit.
How do you spell may day?
For the holiday that is usually on the 1st of May, it is May Day. As the emergency call, it is one word and so it is Mayday.
Doesn't May Day mean Emergency?
"May day" is the first day in May. "Mayday" is a different word, and is a well-known distress signal for aircraft similar to the function of S.O.S. on a ship.
Why was May Day originally celebrated?
May Day occurs on May 1st, and refers to 7 public holidays. May Day can refer to various labour celebrations conducted on May1st that commemorates the fight for the 8 hour day.
Where did using may day may day in an emergency originate?
May day comes from a french word Maider means pl come for help, May day is a call given by a captain of aircraft or a ship when the craft or a ship are in danger. The pilot says may day may day may day thrice followed by his aircraft/ship name thrice/ then tells his location.
What is the meaning of the song My Lord what a Morning?
May refer to the Afterlife or a positive Judgement Day.
What does the term dert refer to?
Dert can refer to many things. 'Dert' in Turkish would translate to mental pain or anguish. As an acronym, DERT may refer to such things as the Dancing English Rapper Tournament that is held in the United Kingdom or Disaster Emergency Response Team. Dert is also the name of a singer.
By what name is Boxing Day known in the Isle of Man?
It's normally called Boxing Day although some Catholics may refer to it as St Steven's Day.
What does Airplane Mode do on a Droid?
It blocks out cellular information on your phone so you may legally use it on an airplane (You are not allowed to call on an airplane.)
Is planet a sol?
No. Sol is sometimes used as a name for the sun, which is a star. It may also refer to a day on Mars.
How does a emergency dentist differ from a regular dentist?
An emergency dentist is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. A regular dentist has regular business hours. An emergency dentist may be better trained to handle immediate oral care.
Can you use a laptop on an airplane?
yes you may
