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ATC clearances and communicationsQuestion 207 of 351

You deviated from a clearance for a collision avoidance manoeuvre. What must you do as soon as possible after you start it?

  1. Land at the nearest aerodrome
  2. Inform the ATC unit of the deviation
  3. Set the transponder to 7700 and say nothing
  4. File a new flight plan
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Correct answer: Inform the ATC unit of the deviation

You must tell the ATC unit about the deviation as soon as possible.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 602.31(4) Compliance with Air Traffic Control Instructions and Clearances

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026