What are the FAA right of way rules?

When aircraft, or an air- craft and a vessel, are on crossing courses, the aircraft or vessel to the other's right has the right-of-way. (c) Approaching head-on. When air- craft, or an aircraft and a vessel, are approaching head-on, or nearly so, each shall alter its course to the right to keep well clear.



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Each aircraft that is being overtaken has the right-of-way and each pilot of an overtaking aircraft shall alter course to the right to pass well clear.

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The Code of Federal Regulations Title 14 contains the codified Federal laws and regulations that are in effect as of the date of the publication pertaining to aeronautics, air transportation / aviation (including large and small aircraft, such as commercial airplanes, helicopters, balloons and gliders), and space ...

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?? The first rule is something we've always called common courtesy. Once we are aboard the aircraft, the way we behave impacts those around us. ?? Remember that the pilots and flight attendants are there to get you to your destination safely, and everything they do is for your benefit.

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The Aviation Litigation Division (AGC-300) is the legal enforcement office of the FAA, providing legal services related to the Agency's aviation regulatory compliance and legal enforcement programs.

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Occurrences Requiring Notification.
  • Flight control system malfunction or failure.
  • Inability of any required flight crew member to perform their normal flight duties as a result of injury or illness.
  • Failure of structural components of a turbine engine excluding compressor and turbine blades and vanes.
  • Inflight fire.


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