While heading north, what should you do if you find yourself on a converging course with another airplane going west?

When encountering a situation where you are on a converging course with another aircraft, understanding right-of-way rules is crucial in maintaining safety during flight. If you are heading north and another airplane is traveling west, the general aviation rule states that when two aircraft are approaching each other and there is a risk of collision, the aircraft on the right has the right-of-way. In this scenario, since the westbound aircraft is to your right, you should take action to avoid a conflict.

Altering your course to the right is the correct decision as it allows you to keep clear of the other aircraft and safely avoid a potential collision. By turning right, you increase the distance between you and the aircraft approaching from your right, thus reducing risk and ensuring compliance with standard aviation procedures for converging paths.

Other options may not effectively resolve the potential conflict. Maintaining course and speed could lead to a dangerous situation, as it keeps you on a collision course with the westbound aircraft. Altering course to the left may not provide adequate separation and could potentially bring you even closer to the other aircraft. Climbing to a higher altitude may not be effective if the convergence is horizontal rather than vertical, and it could lead to complications if the other aircraft is also in the