What is an Alert Area, and who is responsible for collision avoidance within it?
Answer
Alert areas are depicted on charts to inform pilots of areas with a high volume of pilot training or unusual aerial activity. Pilots of both participating and transiting aircraft are equally responsible for collision avoidance. All activity must be conducted in accordance with CFRs without waiver.
AIM 3-4-6
Read the full regulation — AIM 3-4-6
3-4-6. Alert Areas Alert areas are depicted on aeronautical charts to inform nonparticipating pilots of areas that may contain a high volume of pilot training or an unusual type of aerial activity. Pilots should be particularly alert when flying in these areas. All activity within an alert area must be conducted in accordance with CFRs, without waiver, and pilots of participating aircraft as well as pilots transiting the area must be equally responsible for collision avoidance.
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