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Flight rulesQuestion 67 of 934

Two airplanes approach each other head-on, or nearly so. What must each pilot do?

  1. Alter course to the left
  2. Climb 500 feet
  3. Alter course to the right
  4. The pilot of the slower airplane turns
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Correct answer: Alter course to the right

Each pilot must alter course to the right when aircraft approach head-on.

Source: 14 CFR Part 91, § 91.113 Right-of-way rules: Except water operations.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026