If two aircraft are converging at a junction while on taxi, the one on the right has right of way. This is also indicated by the green light on the right wings on all aircraft (the left wing has a red light).
This must be followed on Expert Server. Just had a 787 almost run over me in my TBM in TNCM !
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Maybe they didn’t see you?
I agree though, people need to understand what it means.
unfortunately this is a rule of thumb irl. in IF, there honestly is not much of a wrong or right with give ways as long as conflict is avoided.
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There more that goes into right of way than that. If there’s someone coming I always just stop no matter what
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True IRL, but if it was on ground frequency the controller should be aware and try to give a Give-way command to avoid this. Unfortunately it does happen, so just use your best judgement and be patient.
That’s not the reason for the use and orientation of the lights. It’s from maritime tradition, dating back from before aviation:
During the 19th century, mariners discovered that adding red and green flashing lights to their boats lowered the risk of collisions.
Why Do Airplanes Have Red and Green Lights? | Blog- Monroe Aerospace
“It wasn’t until 1848 in the United Kingdom, that boats were required to carry specified colored lamps, and the location of the lamps on the boats were specified.”
[Why Do Airplanes Have Red and Green Lights? | Blog- Monroe Aerospace] The, Use, History, and Meaning of Marine Navigation Lights for Ships and Pleasure Craft (knoji.com)
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Can somebody give this man an award please!
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