Collision Avoidance in the Traffic Pattern

Course Description

Few things about flying are as frightening as having a midair collision. Half of all midair collisions occur in the airport traffic pattern, but there are specific things you can do to see and be seen. Subjects include:

• When and under what conditions most midair collisions occur
• Lessons from accident case studies
• What’s legal—and what’s not—for traffic pattern entry and departure
• Right-of-way rules and responsibilities
• Practical collision avoidance tactics
• Answers to viewe questions

Presenter

Thomas P. Turner is Executive Director of the American Bonanza Society Air Safety Foundation.