Subpart B: Flight Rules - General

Question 1

91. 113 Right-of-Way Rules (except water operations)

(c) In distress.

Answer 1

An aircraft in distress has right-of-way over any other category of aircraft.

Question 2

91. 113 Right-of-Way Rules (except water operations)

(d) Converging traffic, same category aircraft, same or almost the same altitude.

Answer 2

The aircraft to the other’s right has the right-of-way.

Question 3

91. 113 Right-of-Way Rules (except water operations)

(e) Approaching head-on

Answer 3

When approaching head on or nearly so, both aircraft will alter course to the right to pass well clear.

Question 4

91. 113 Right-of-Way Rules (except water operations)

(f) Overtaking

Answer 4

Aircraft being overtaken have the right-of-way, the overtaking aircraft shall alter course to the right and pass well clear.

Question 5

91. 113 Right-of-Way Rules (except water operations)

(g) Landing

Answer 5

Aircraft while on final approach or while landing have right-of-way over aircraft in flight or operating on the surface.

When two or more aircraft are landing, the lower aircraft has right-of-way (but not to be used to cut-in-front of other aircraft or to overtake)

Question 6

91. 151 Fuel Requirements (Flight in VFR Conditions)

(b) Rotorcraft

Answer 6

Enough fuel to fly to the point of intended landing and assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 20 mins.