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Right of way and collision avoidanceQuestion 16 of 351

You fly a floatplane on the water. A vessel is on your right. What must you do?

  1. Accelerate past it.
  2. Turn left across its bow.
  3. Keep your course and speed.
  4. Give way to the vessel.
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Correct answer: Give way to the vessel.

An aircraft on the water gives way to an aircraft or vessel on its right.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 602.20(1) Right of Way — Aircraft Manoeuvring on Water

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026