OperationsDifficulty 2/5
You hear on CTAF: 'Skyhawk 3-4-Bravo, left base, runway 1-8.' Which direction is the aircraft's final approach heading, and what must you do?
- AAbout 180°; the aircraft must yield to your sUAS
- BAbout 180°; yield to the manned aircraft
- CAbout 018°; continue your flight
- DAbout 360°; request the aircraft to hold
Show answer and rationale
Correct: B. Runway 18 is aligned near 180° magnetic. A left base means the aircraft will shortly turn final toward 180°. Under §107.37 the sUAS must yield right-of-way to all manned aircraft.
- C — Runway numbers are heading ÷ 10; 18 ≈ 180°.
- D — Runway 18 is not 360°, and you cannot direct manned traffic.
- A — sUAS always yield to manned aircraft.