Which aircraft has the right of way on the ground?
The right of way on the ground is as follows:
- Regardless of air traffic control (ATC) clearance, it is the duty of the aircraft commander to do all that is possible to avoid a collision with other aircraft or vehicles on the ground.
- Aircraft on the ground must give way to those taking off or landing and to any vehicle towing an aircraft.
- When two aircraft are approaching head on, each must turn right to avoid the other.
- When two aircraft are converging, the one that has the other on its right must give way either by stopping or turning to pass behind the other. Avoid crossing in front of the other unless passing well clear.
- An aircraft that is being overtaken by another has the right of way, and the overtaking aircraft must keep out of the way by turning left until past and well clear.
Note: This enables the commander of the overtaken aircraft (who has the right of way) to have an unrestricted view of the overtaking aircraft.
