Right of Way

Question 1

Aircraft: When approaching head-on

Answer 1

Both aircraft give way to starboard.

Question 2

Aircraft: Aircraft in distress

Answer 2

Always has RoW.

Question 3

Aircraft: Overtaking aircraft must pass…

Answer 3

Overtaking aircraft must pass to the starboard and well clear

Question 4

Aircraft: When two aircraft of the same category are converging

Answer 4

Aircraft on the starboard has RoW

Question 5

Aircraft: General rule regarding aircraft of different categories converging

Answer 5

Least maneuverable has RoW.

Question 6

Aircraft: Aircraft maneuverability scale:

Answer 6

Balloon —————– Glider —————– Aircraft refueling —————– Airship —————– Airplane/rotorcraft

Question 7

Aircraft: When approaching for landing

Answer 7

Aircraft of lower altitude has RoW

Question 8

Aircraft: Aircraft in approach for landing have RoW over:

Answer 8

1) Others in the pattern 2) Those on the ground

Question 9

Boating: 2 powered vessels, head on

Answer 9

Both give way to starboard

Question 10

Boating: 2 powered vessels, crossing paths

Answer 10

Vessel on operator’s left gets RoW

Question 11

Boating: 2 powered vessels, overtaking

Answer 11

Overtaking boat gives way, Can pass on either side.

Question 12

Boating: Powered vs. sail

Answer 12

Powered always gives RoW Overtaker always gives RoW

Question 13

Boating: Sail vs. sail, wind on same side

Answer 13

Leeward (downwind) stands on.

Question 14

Boating: Sail vs. sail, wind on different sides

Answer 14

Vessel w/ wind on starboard is the stand-on.

Question 15

Boating: If operating powered boat, 4 general RoW rules

Answer 15

Give way to: 1) Any vessel not under command 2) Any vessel restricted in ability to maneuver 3) Any vessel engaged in commercial fishing 4) any sailing vessel, unless it’s overtaking

Question 16

Boating: If operating sailing vessel, 3 general RoW rules

Answer 16

Give way to: 1) Any vessel not under command 2) Any vessel restricted in ability to maneuver 3) Any vessel engaged in commercial fishing