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PA.IX.B.R3FAA-S-ACS-6C · 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. Under certain conditions, it is difficult to see other aircraft because of haze, sunlight, aircraft position, blind spots, and other factors. The pilot can contribute to collision avoidance by being alert and scanning for other aircraft, which is particularly important in the vicinity of an airport.

FAA references

  1. AIH ch. 10 (p. 10-7) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  2. AIH ch. 10 (p. 10-8) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  3. PHAK ch. 15 (p. 15-7) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-28) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. PHAK ch. 2 (pp. 2-23–2-24) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  6. RMH ch. 6 (p. 6-3) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  7. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-8) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  8. SEA ch. 1 (p. 1-2) — FAA-H-8083-23
  9. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
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