CA.I.I.S4FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Skills
Describe correct right-of-way, steering, and sailing operations.
Describe correct right-of-way, steering, and sailing operations.
Bottom line
Each aircraft or vessel that is being overtaken has the right-of-way, and the one overtaking shall alter course to keep well clear. When aircraft, or an aircraft and a vessel, are on crossing courses, the aircraft or vessel to the other's right has the right-of-way.
FAA references
- AIM 7-6-9 (Seaplane Safety) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
- SEA ch. 1 (p. 1-2) — FAA-H-8083-23
- SEA ch. 3 (p. 3-4) — FAA-H-8083-23
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