Rules of the Sea Flashcards

1
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FARs that reference Right-Of-Way Rules for Water Operations

A

Part 91, Section 115

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In addition to FARs, these rules also apply to seaplane operations: Pilots should be familiar with:

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Rules of the Sea Seaplane bases, maritime rules and aids to marine navigation

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General Right-Of-Way Rules:

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Each person operating an aircraft on the water shell, insofar as possible, keep clear of all of vessels and avoid impeding their navigation, and shall give away to any of vessel or other aircraft that is given the right-of-way by any role in this section.

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Crossing Right-Of-Way Rules:

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When an aircraft, or an aircraft and a vessel, are on crossing courses, the aircraft or vessel to the other’s right has the right-of-way.

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Approaching head-on:

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When an aircraft, or an aircraft and a vessel, are approaching head-on, or nearly so, each shall alter its course to the right and keep well clear.

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Overtaking Right-Of-Way Rules:

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Each Aircraft or vessel that is being overtaken has the right-of/way. The one over taking shell altar course to keep well clear.

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Right-Of-Way Rules - Special circumstances:

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When an aircraft, or an aircraft and a vessel, approach so as to involve the risk of collision, then each aircraft or a vessel shall proceed with careful regard to the existing circumstances, including the limitations of the respective craft. If contact with a vessel is a possibility, shut off engine.

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Does a departing or landing seaplane have the right of way?

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A departing seaplane requires the right-of-way due to less maneuverability and the fact that the pilot has less visibility.

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Who has the right-of-way… a boat or a seaplane?

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Boaters are typically not familiar with operations of seaplanes, and therefore the plane pilots should give away and remain well clear.

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Aids to Navigation

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There are several types of buoys/ markers that come in various sizes and shapes and maybe marked with numbers and letters.

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Port Side Aids

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Green odd numbered buoys/markers are positioned on the port (left) side of the channel “Returning from Seaward”

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Starboard Side Aids

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Red, even numbered buoys/markers are positioned on the Starboard (right) side of the channel “Returning from Seaward”

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What are the 3 R’s when approaching from seaward?

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Red, Right and Returning

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What should be referenced to gather general waterway regulations and information on populated landing areas?

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The SPA Water Landing Directory

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Rotating beacon for water landing areas

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White and yellow

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Rotating beacon for military seaplane base

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Double white then yellow

17
Q

How seaplane landing areas are depicted on aeronautical charts

A

Same as land airports but with an anchor in the center.

18
Q

What do tick marks around the outside of the symbol denote?

A

Fuel services are available

19
Q

How is a private seaplane base depicted on an aeronautical chart?

A

Anchor with no ring

20
Q

What is the difference between a public and military seaplane landing area on an aeronautical chart?

A

A military facility has a double ring.