AEROPLANE TRAFFIC.
RULES OF THE "ROAD." So rapid is the progress of the world in aviation affairs that the air is beginning to have its traffic problems just as the motorist on the ground is faced with a lengthy list of rules- of the road. But, so far, airmen congratulate themselves on not being troubled by angle parking. The following rules are included in 1' standing orders goyerning the work at the Wigram aerodrome, Sockburn:— When two machines meet end-on, or nearly so, each shall alter its course to the right. When two machines are on courses which cross, tho aircraft which has the other on its right shall keep out of tire way of the other. An aircraft overtaking any other shall keep out of the way of the overtaken aircraft, and shall not pass it by diving. A machine intending "takingoff" shall not do so until other machines are clear. Two machines landing, tho lower has the right of way. Machines shall not be flown ov.er Christchurch before 7 a.m. All early flying shall be carried out as far as is practicable Math of the aerodrome.
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Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18916, 3 February 1927, Page 13
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188AEROPLANE TRAFFIC. Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18916, 3 February 1927, Page 13
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