If two aircraft in the same category approach each other, what should they do?

When two aircraft in the same category approach each other, the appropriate action is for the aircraft on the left to give way. This follows the established rule of the right-of-way in air traffic operations. The principle is based on the idea that when two aircraft are on a converging course, the aircraft that is to the left of the other has the lesser obligation to maneuver to avoid a collision.

This rule helps to standardize responses in situations where aircraft may not be communicating directly. It ensures predictability in aerial navigation, as pilots can anticipate the movements of other aircraft based on their relative positions.

While establishing communication between aircraft is important for coordinated navigation, it’s not the immediate necessary action when both are converging. Altering courses or ascending may be appropriate in specific contexts, but under standard flight rules focused on right-of-way, the correct behavior is for the pilot whose aircraft is to the left to give way.