At point SNAKE, which has the right-of-way over HWY 197/A?

At point SNAKE, which has the right-of-way over HWY 197/A?

• A. The highway ROW for HWY 197/A
• B. A local farm ROW
• C. The power lines ROW
• D. There is no ROW at the point

Answer: (C)

The key idea is that when multiple right-of-ways are present at the same patch of airspace, the most restrictive, obstacle-related corridor governs. In this scenario, the power lines define a fixed obstacle with an established ROW that pilots use to stay clear of the lines. That airborne corridor takes precedence over a ground feature like HWY 197/A’s ROW, and over a local farm ROW, which don’t have the same obligating authority for aerial navigation. So the power lines ROW is the one you must respect at the intersection.

The key idea is that when multiple right-of-ways are present at the same patch of airspace, the most restrictive, obstacle-related corridor governs. In this scenario, the power lines define a fixed obstacle with an established ROW that pilots use to stay clear of the lines. That airborne corridor takes precedence over a ground feature like HWY 197/A’s ROW, and over a local farm ROW, which don’t have the same obligating authority for aerial navigation. So the power lines ROW is the one you must respect at the intersection.