Yielding to Manned Aircraft

Verified from official sources
49 U.S.C. § 44809(a)Version 3Effective -Verified 29 August 2026

In plain language

You must always give way to airplanes, helicopters, and any other manned aircraft, and never fly in a way that interferes with them.

Requirement as structured

The aircraft must be operated in a manner that does not interfere with and gives way to any manned aircraft.

Original regulatory text

(4) The aircraft is operated in a manner that does not interfere with and gives way to any manned aircraft.

Applies when

country
United States
operation
recreational
operation regime
recreational
regulatory category
General