Air Law question
I am re studying Air Law (after many years) in a bid to get my EASA license ( now that we’re our of EU) and am using the excellent AOPA website. However came upon an interesting question and answer.
You are flying at night, in good visibility when you notice a green navigation light on a constant bearing of 340 degrees same altitude......which of the following is correct.
Of the four choices, two stated no risk of collision and two stated there was a risk of collision, the choices being a. Do nothing because you have right of way or b. Change altitude to avoid a potential collision.
The correct answer on the website was a. No action required you have right of way, perhaps technically correct, but is it a wise course of action ? If the other pilot has not seen you and you have to assume that, why would you not act to avert a potential problem, provided of course you could safely do so. Not much point claiming right of way if you subsequently hit each other !
Any thoughts ?