Right of Way Rules and Collision Avoidance Flashcards
What is the guiding principal of right of way rules?
Less maneuverable aircraft have the right of way
What has the right of way over anything in any situation?
Aircraft in distress / emergency
What should aircraft do if approaching head on to avoid eachother?
Divert to the right
When aircraft are approaching at the same altitude, who has the right of way?
The aircraft on the other’s right
If an aircraft is being overtaken, who has the right of way? What needs to be done?
The aircraft being overtaken has the right of way / The overtaking aircraft has to move to the right to clear
Who has right of way between aircraft on the surface and one on final approach?
Aircraft on final approach
If two or more aircraft are approaching to land, who has the right of way?
The one with the lower altitude
How is scanning best accomplished?
Short, spaced, eye movements covering 10 degree segments of the sky observed for about 1 second
What is a good technique when beginning a scan to avoid eye fatigue?
Start with the focus on mid wing and extend your focus outward to the sky
What is a sign that you might be on a collision course with another aircraft?
The aircraft isn’t moving in your view and is getting larger
What should be done in the practice area before performing any practice maneuvers?
A clearing turn in each direction
How are light gun signals acknowledged in the case of a radio failure?
By rocking the wings
