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A pilot on a VFR flight in Class C airspace is advised by ATC to maintain a specific heading. In the pilot’s opinion, this heading will cause conflict with another aircraft. The pilot should

  1. Aalways change altitude as required to avoid the other aircraft.
  2. Bmaintain the specified heading to comply with the CARs.
  3. Calter heading to avoid the other aircraft and advise ATC.Correct answer
  4. Dmaintain the specified heading as separation will be provided by the controller.

Why this is the answer

Per CAR 602.19, the pilot must take action necessary to avoid a collision; in Class C, ATC provides traffic information and conflict resolution, not separation between VFR aircraft. So the pilot alters heading to avoid the traffic and advises ATC.

Reference

TC AIM-RAC – ATC Clearances, Instructions and Information CARs 602.19 – Right of Way – General

Question reproduced verbatim from Transport Canada’s PSTAR Study and Reference Guide (TP 11919E). The answer key is Transport Canada’s; the explanation is ours.

A study aid — not a substitute for the official guide, the CARs, or your instructor.

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