I understand that the aircraft on the right has the "right of way." In a car it's simple -- you stop and the car on the right goes by and then you continue. How is this accomplished in flight? I'm assuming that ATC has not given you instructions.

On the ground or in the air?

How is this accomplished in flight?

tjrush you're right. I think the basics of right of way can be pretty easy to remember...just like a boat...

 

There is a red light on your left side and a green light on your right side.

As you approach another aircraft, or vessel, treat their light just as a traffic signal.

If you see red yield, and if you see green proceed :)

 

You can also picture which color light your own vessel is presenting...

You present a stop sign in your left hand and a go sign in your right.

...a good way to quickly visualize right of way if the other vessel's lights aren't immediately visible.

 

 

red-wine-port-left, green-starboard-right

 

 

Pop-quiz! =@

 

I understand that I must yield to the other aircraft if I see red. The question is how to yield? Is there a standard? Do I go left, right, up or down? Or can I do whatever I think best in order to avoid contact?

 

This raises another question that I hadn't thought of before. If the other aircraft is in front of me and I am gaining, how do I pass?

Hello neighbor

 

http://rgl.faa.gov/R...fc!OpenDocument

"When two aircraft are approaching head-on or approximately so and there is a danger of collision each shall alter its heading to the right"

 

"An aircraft that is being overtaken has the right of way and the overtaking aircraft. whether climbing, descending or in horizontal flight shall keep out of the way of the other aircraft by altering its heading to the right and no subsequent change in the relative positions of the two aircraft shall absolve the overtaking aircraft from this obligation until it is entirely past and clear.

 

An overtaking aircraft shall not pass the aircraft that it is overtaking by diving or climbing"

 

From the visual flight rules guide issued by CASA (Australian civil aviation safety authority)

Thank you Anthony.

 

Oracle427, How you manage to find anything in that document is a mystery to me. Thanks for directing me to the proper page.

of course, in FSX one could simply turn collisions off and fly right through the sucker!!

 

:lol:

The same rule applies in the air as at sea: "on the right, In the right".

Meaning collision avoidance is achieved by giving way to the a/c on your starboard side.

From his point of view you too are on the right so both of you turn left.

Clearly this rule does not apply in IMC conditions!!

Start here: http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgFAR.nsf/Frameset?OpenPage

 

Expand Current CFR By Part, then expand Part 91 and... Good luck! :lol:

 

I am not sure what part to look for FARs on airliner ops, but 91 covers the essentials.

 

Having studied these a lot for PPL training I already have a pretty good idea where to look, but I must agree that the website is very poor.

 

I would strongly suggest using the Find function in your browser (Ctrl+F) to search through the text after expanding Part 91.

of course, in FSX one could simply turn collisions off and fly right through the sucker!!

 

:lol:

 

:LMAO: :LMAO: :LMAO:

Remember that the UK CAA requires a VFR pilot to be able to see an a/c with a 12m wingspan at 12nm!!

What?!! Even in totally clear weather I'd be amazed if someone could spot such a small aircraft at that range.

What?!! Even in totally clear weather I'd be amazed if someone could spot such a small aircraft at that range.

Believe it or not tis true!

If you wear glasses and are a pilot it is essential that you are tested properly so that maximum accuity is attained.

Opticians will often say that's not good (meaning their computer test isn't up to it - which is true) so a full on manual eye test is essential. Every time I need an eye test I have to come over to the UK!