responsibility of the PIC of both aircraft to take

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Regional Gliding School

Avoidance

• The Pilot in Command (PIC) is the pilot

responsible for operation and safety during flight time.

• If there is any risk of collision it is the

responsibility of the PIC of both aircraft to take

such action as to avoid collision.

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• When two aircraft are converging at approximately the same

altitude, the PIC of the aircraft that has the other on its right shall give way, except as follows:

• i. a power driven heavier than air a/c shall give way to airships, gliders and balloons;

• ii. an airship shall give way to gliders and balloons;

• iii. a glider shall give way to balloons; and

• iv. a power driven a/c shall give way to a/c that are seen to be towing gliders or other objects or carrying a slung load.

• When two aircraft operating at different altitudes are converging, the PIC of the higher aircraft shall give way to the lower aircraft.

Avoidance

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• When two aircraft are approaching head-on or

approximately the same altitude and there is a risk of collision, each pilot shall alter their heading to the right.

• When overtaking an aircraft, the aircraft being overtaken has the right of way and the aircraft overtaking shall pass to the right.

• When an aircraft is in flight or manoeuvring on the surface, the PIC shall give way to the aircraft that is landing or about to land.

Avoidance

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• The PIC of an aircraft that is approaching an aerodrome to land shall give way to any aircraft at a lower altitude that is also approaching to land.

• The PIC of an aircraft (as described above) shall not overtake or cut in front of a higher aircraft in the final stages of an approach.

Avoidance

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• No person shall conduct or attempt to conduct a takeoff or landing in an aircraft until there is no apparent risk of collision with any aircraft,

person, vessel, vehicle or structure in the takeoff or landing path.

Avoidance

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NOTE: You must use the buttons in the Confirmation Stage

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True

Let's try a few review questions on Aeronautical Rules and Facilities:

Question #1 - When two aircraft are approaching head-on or approximately the same altitude and there is a risk of collision, each pilot shall alter their heading to the left.

False

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That answer is correct.

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Regional Gliding School (Atlantic) 4

• When two aircraft are approaching head-on or approximately the same altitude and there is a risk of collision, each pilot shall alter their heading to the right.

• When overtaking an aircraft, the aircraft being overtaken has the right of way and the aircraft overtaking shall pass to the right.

• When an aircraft is in flight or maneuvering on the surface, the PIC shall give way to the aircraft that is landing or about to land.

Avoidance

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T F

True

Question #2 - When two aircraft are converging at

approximately the same altitude, the PIC of the aircraft that has the other on its right has the right of way.

False

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Regional Gliding School (Atlantic) 3

• When two aircraft are converging at approximately the same altitude, the PIC of the aircraft that has the other on its right shall give way, except as follows:

• i. a power driven heavier than air a/c shall give way to airships, gliders and balloons;

• ii. an airship shall give way to gliders and balloons;

• iii. a glider shall give way to balloons; and

• iv. a power driven a/c shall give way to ac that are seen to be towing gliders or other objects or carrying a slung load.

• When two aircraft are operating at different altitudes are converging, the PIC of the higher aircraft shall give way to the lower aircraft.

Avoidance

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Aircraft Lights

Right wing green light visible 110° for 2 miles

Left wing red light visible 110° for 2 miles

Tail white light visible 140° for 2 miles

Anti-collision white or red light visible 360°

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Flight Plan

• A VFR flight plan shall be filed for all flights travelling more than 25NM from the departure aerodrome.

• The purpose of the flight plan is to inform people where you are going and when you will be back.

• Should be filed with an ATC or FSS.

• Flight plans must be closed within 1

hour

after landing.

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Flight Itinerary

• A VFR flight itinerary may replace a flight plan and must be filed for all flights travelling more than 25NM from the

departure aerodrome.

• The purpose of a flight itinerary is to describe the route the pilot plans to take.

• Should be filed with a responsible person.

• Flight itinerary must be closed within 24 hours after landing.

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Cruising Altitudes

• Flight altitudes must always be followed regardless if a flight plan has been filed.

• Altitudes below 18,000 feet are stated in thousands.

• Altitudes above 18,000 feet are referred to as flight levels.

• Altitudes are measured from MSL.

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VFR Cruising Altitudes for Flights Between 3,000 feet and 18,000 feet:

000° - 179°

Odd thousands plus 500' ASL 180° - 359°

Even thousands plus 500' ASL

VFR Cruising Altitudes begin at 3,000' AGL.

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Air Traffic Control Clearance

It is an authorization from an ATC unit for an aircraft to proceed within controlled airspace

under specific conditions. You, as a pilot, must ask for clarification if unsure of any meaning of any part of an ATC clearance. Once you accept it, you are required to comply with an ATC

clearance. If you are VFR, you must read back the

text of the clearance only if requested by ATC to

do so.

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Air Traffic Control Instruction

It is a directive issued by an ATC unit for air traffic control purposes. You are required to

comply with and acknowledge receipt of an ATC

instruction which is directed to you provided the

safety of the aircraft is not jeopardized.

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NOTE: You must use the buttons in the Confirmation Stage

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A B C D

White Green Amber Red

Question #3 - What colour light is located on the left wing tip?

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Aircraft Lights

Right wing green light visible 110° for 2 miles

Left wing red light visible 110° for 2 miles

Tail white light visible 140° for 2 miles

Anti-collision white or red light visible 360°

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A B C D

24 hours 1/2 hour 1 hour 2 hours

Question #4 - How long does a pilot have to close his/her flight plan?

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Flight Plan

• A VFR flight plan shall be filed for all flights travelling more than 25NM from the departure aerodrome.

• The purpose of the flight plan is to inform people where you are going and when you will be back.

• Should be filed with an ATC or FSS.

• Flight plans must be closed within 1 hour after landing.

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Congratulations!!

You have now completed the Rules of the Air lesson of the

Aeronautical Rules and Facilities Module. Of course, this lesson is always available to you for future reference if required.

You are now ready to move along to the next Aeronautical Rules and Facilities lesson you have not completed or to any other module you wish. You can advance to the Self Test Module if you feel ready to challenge the final exam.

Good Luck!