AI.XII.F.R2FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management

Collision hazards.

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Collision hazards.

Bottom line

The airspace used for flight training and practice may be crowded, creating a potential collision hazard. Insufficient spacing from preceding aircraft during takeoffs creates hazards, including wake turbulence, insufficient in-trail spacing, and insufficient separation from an aircraft approaching to land. During dual instruction, the instructor should emphasize that both instructor and learner are responsible for maintaining a lookout to see and avoid other air traffic.

FAA references

  1. AIH ch. 10 (p. 10-8) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  2. AIH ch. 10 (p. 10-7) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  3. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-8) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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