121.5 is not dependably monitored by aircraft, but the
sector frequencies are, a mayday call on the low or high
altitude sector should raise a civilian. You can then
arrange relay or a better frequency. If you have a GPS, be
sure to give your position and number of people and any
needed supplies.

Talk to the CAP S&R and FSS in your area to find out what
they would most likely expect.


--
James H. Macklin
ATP,CFI,A&P

"Bob Noel" wrote in
message
...
| In article
.com,
| "Dan" wrote:
|
| If I were to go down in a remote off-airport, middle of
| nowhere situation (not at all unlikely here in AZ or NM)
am I fooling
| myself to think I could raise someone on 121.5
|
| Nope.
|
| Do airliners or other aircraft routinely monitor 121.5?
|
| This bugsmasher owner/pilot routinely monitors 121.5
| (I often endure ELT tests)
|
| --
| Bob Noel
| Looking for a sig the
| lawyers will hate
|