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CA.IV.M.R4FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Risk management

Collision hazards.

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Collision hazards.

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Smoke, haze, dust, rain, and flying towards the sun can also greatly reduce the ability to detect targets. Proper clearing procedures, combined with proper visual scanning techniques, are the most effective strategy for collision avoidance.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 1 (pp. 1-11–1-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AIM 8-1-8 (Judgment Aspects of Collision Avoidance) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  3. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-28) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. AIM 4-3-24 (Use of Aircraft Lights) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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