mayday

It is an emergency procedure word used internationally as a distress signal in voice procedure radio communications. It derives from the French venez m'aider, meaning "come help me".

It is used to signal a life-threatening emergency primarily by mariners and aviators but in some countries local organisations such as police forces, firefighters, and transportation organizations may also use the term. The call is always given three times in a row ("Mayday Mayday Mayday") to prevent mistaking it for some similar-sounding phrase under noisy conditions, and to distinguish an actual Mayday call from a message about a Mayday call.

A mayday situation is one in which a vessel, aircraft, vehicle, or person is in grave and imminent danger and requires immediate assistance. Examples of "grave and imminent danger" in which a mayday call would be appropriate include fire, explosion or sinking.

Civilian aircraft in the UK and Europe are encouraged to use the following format:

MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY; Name of station addressed; Aircraft callsign; Nature of emergency; Intentions of the pilot; Present position (including Altitude or Flight level); Pilot's qualifications; Any other useful information (number of souls on board.)

MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, this is NONSUCH, NONSUCH, NONSUCH. MAYDAY, NONSUCH. Position 54 25 North 016 33 West. My boat is on fire and sinking. I require immediate assistance. Four people on board, are taking a lifeboat. MAYDAY NONSUCH, OVER."

by ralook_blondy November 29, 2011

Mayday Parade

The other people are wrong..
Mayday Parade vocals were made up of Derek Sanders and JASON LANCASTER, who left the band in April 2007 after recording A Lesson in Romantics. He is now in the band, Go Radio.
But.. Mayday Parade is still the best band ever!! And they are the sweetest guys you will ever meet.

I've been listening to MAYDAY PARADE in my car for a year and a half because they are that awesome.

by dani schirmer October 5, 2008

jun maeda

Awesome writer who writes awesome stories for awesome people. He wrote many classic Visual Novels and Anime, the most famous of which being CLANNAD and Angel Beats! which are AWESOME!!!!!!1

man: you see that guy, he's such a jun maeda
other guy: oh yeah he is so cool and talented im jealous

by keyfan123 June 28, 2022

Mayday! Cried The Captain

the most kickass band ever to form around ocala, florida. they play Technologimetalcore, and have the best live show i've ever seen.

Sal and Kyle are the singer and keyboardist for Mayday! Cried the Captain

by meltdownCAR5 January 30, 2009

Mayday Parade

A punk/emo band which hails from Tallahassee, Florida. They currently have one full length album to date('A Lesson In Romantics') and one EP ('Tales Told By Dead Friends'). They have a disticnt sound which is created by the two lead vocalists: Derek Sanders & Jeremy Lenzo.

Mayday Parade Are:

Derek Sanders - Vocals
Jeremy Lenzo - Bass/Vocals
Alex Garcia - Guitar
Brooks Betts - Guitar
Jake Bundrick - Drums/Vocals

Mayday Parade is currently signed to Fearless Records

by Katelyn Ross February 3, 2008

mayday parade

A punk/emo band which hails from Tallahassee, Florida. They currently have one full length album to date('A Lesson In Romantics') and one EP ('Tales Told By Dead Friends'). They have a disticnt sound which is created by the two lead vocalists: Derek Sanders & Jeremy Lenzo.

Mayday Parade Are:

Derek Sanders - Vocals
Jeremy Lenzo - Bass/Vocals
Alex Garcia - Guitar
Brooks Betts - Guitar
Jake Bundrick - Drums/Vocals

Mayday Parade is currently signed to Fearless Records

by Katelyn Valo January 3, 2008

mayeda

Mayeda is a a type of sweet and good dancer who loves to share stuff with others. She is so lovable and trustworthy to her friends so don't underestimate her.

Mayeda your so nice.

by mayeda December 31, 2016