If two aircraft are on a head-on collision course, what action is required by both pilots to avoid a collision?

If two aircraft are on a head-on collision course, what action is required by both pilots to avoid a collision?

• A. Both turn left
• B. Both maintain heading
• C. Both turn to the right
• D. One should descend

Answer: (C)

When two aircraft are on a head-on path, both pilots should alter course to the right. This follows the standard traffic rule in the air that each aircraft passes to the right of the other, creating a predictable and safe separation pattern. Turning right avoids ambiguity and keeps the maneuver coordinated between both aircraft. Maintaining heading or one descending unilaterally would not guarantee separation and could still put the other aircraft on a collision course. Turning to the left, while possible, is not the established convention and increases the chance of misinterpretation or conflict.

When two aircraft are on a head-on path, both pilots should alter course to the right. This follows the standard traffic rule in the air that each aircraft passes to the right of the other, creating a predictable and safe separation pattern. Turning right avoids ambiguity and keeps the maneuver coordinated between both aircraft. Maintaining heading or one descending unilaterally would not guarantee separation and could still put the other aircraft on a collision course. Turning to the left, while possible, is not the established convention and increases the chance of misinterpretation or conflict.