Air Law Collision Courses: Evasive Action and Right of Way in Air Traffic Zones
This course covers essential air law regulations regarding evasive action during potential collisions, including right-of-way rules when aircraft on converging courses meet head-on and the protocols for landing. It explains the rights of the lower aircraft, the importance of distress signals, and specific landing procedures behind powered aircraft. Additionally, the course details Air Traffic Zones (ATZ) and Military Aerodrome Traffic Zones (MATZ), including their shapes, dimensions, and regulations for entry. Pilots are advised to carry navigational maps to ensure compliance with airspace restrictions.
Air Law Collision Courses: Evasive Action and Right of Way in Air Traffic Zones
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Collision Courses – Evasive Action • Meeting head-on
Meeting head-on both turn right
When on converging course … The aircraft which has the other on its RIGHT must give way
When landing…. the lower aircraft has right of way..
Unless…….. unless the other is in distress
When landing behind other (powered) aircraft…. land to their right
The commander of a tug and glider combination is the tugpilot
Static Signals Green continuous light Red pyrotechnic flare Red flashing light you may land do not land, wait for permission do not land, aerodrome unfit for landing
ATZ (Air Traffic Zones) • Thin black circle, centered on the middle of the longest runway • If that runway is longer than 1850m the ATZ it will have a 5 nautical mile diameter • If the runway is less than 1850m the ATZ will have a 4 mile diameter • It extends vertically to 2000 above field elevation.
ATZ…….. • Don’t enter the ATZ unless you intend to land there.
MATZ (Military, Aerodrome Traffic Zone) • Circular or oval in shape with one or more short, straight lines showing departure and arrival routes
MATZ …… • DO NOT enter the ATZ unless you intend to land there.
Maps • Carry a map if flying more than 5 miles from your airfield showing designated air space
P204/2.8 Danger areas, Restricted areas and Prohibited areas • prohibited area from surface to 2,800ft P204/2.8 • Don’t go there!!! P – Prohibited; R – Restricted; D - Danger