Aircraft Right-of-Way Hierarchy Explained
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In the right-of-way hierarchy, after 'distress' the order is:
The verified answer
Balloon → Glider → Airship → Airplane/Rotorcraft
§91.113: Least maneuverable first. Balloons can't maneuver, so they have highest priority after distress.
Verified against 14 CFR 91.113(d) on 2026-07-22 — not against another quiz site. Regulations and handbooks change; that's why every answer here carries its source.
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