Private Pilot- Chapter 4, Section A- Safety of Flight

Private Pilot- Chapter 4, Section A- Safety of Flight Majority of midair collisions - ANS-Occur during daylight hours, in VFR conditions, and within five miles of an airport. During daylight hours - ANS-The most effective way to scan is through a series of short, regularly-spaced eye movements in 10 degrees sectors. What objects do you not notice? - ANS-You may not notice objects in your peripheral vision unless there is some relative motion. Collision Course - ANS-If there is not apparent relative motion between another aircraft and yours. Empty field myopia - ANS-Occurs when you are looking at a featureless sky that is devoid of objects, contrasting colors of patterns and your eyes tend to focus at only 10 to 30 feet. Blind spots - ANS-Make difficult to see conflicting traffic. In both high-wing and low-wing designs, portions of your view are blocked by the fuselage and the wings. Operation Lights On - ANS-Encourages you to use your landing lights during departures and approaches, both day and night, especially when operating within 10 miles of an airport, or in conditions of reduced visibility. Clearing Turns - ANS-Allow you to see areas blocked by blind spots and make it easier to maintain visual contact with other aircraft in the practice area. An aircraft in distress... - ANS-Has the Right-of-way. Right of way rules situations - ANS-