Practice question

Two aircraft are converging with conflict alert flashing. The conflict can be resolved by climbing aircraft A 1,000 ft or turning B 30 degrees right. Both will work. Which is preferred under typical ATC practice?

  1. Always climb
  2. Always turn
  3. Choose the action that involves the smallest deviation and impacts traffic the least
  4. Take no action and rely on TCAS

Answer: C — Choose the action that involves the smallest deviation and impacts traffic the least

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