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Right of way and collision avoidanceQuestion 5 of 351

You fly a power-driven aeroplane. You see an aircraft that is towing a glider. What must you do?

  1. Expect it to give way to you.
  2. Climb and pass directly above the glider.
  3. Give way to the aircraft that is towing.
  4. Pass between the towing aircraft and the glider.
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Correct answer: Give way to the aircraft that is towing.

Power-driven aircraft give way to aircraft seen to be towing gliders or other objects.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 602.19(2)(d) Right of Way — General

Practice right of way and collision avoidance

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026