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DANGEROUS FLYING     53

to the left, that it gives free way to every aircraft leaving or landing, and that it conforms to the general air traffic rules (paragraphs 25 to 29 of this Part).
(b) Water aerodromes.
The rules for land aerodromes contained in sub-paragraph (a) above apply equally to water aerodromes, subject however to the provision contained in paragraph 47 of this Part.
46. On aerodromes having a ground control, in addition to the observance of the rules of paragraph 45 above, no aerodyne shall proceed on to the landing area until it has received permission to do so by the signal prescribed in paragraph 16 (a) (1) or 16 (b) (1) of this Part.

SECTION VI

RULES RELATING TO AIRCRAFT ON THE SURFACE OF THE WATER

47. Every aircraft manoeuvring under its own power on the water shall conform to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, and for the purposes of the said regulations shall be deemed to be a steam vessel.
Provided that:
(a) In conforming with the above-mentioned regulations, it shall be borne in mind that steam vessels in narrow channels are not able to manoeuvre so as to avoid collisions with aircraft;
(b) The aircraft shall carry only the lights specified in Section I of this Part, and not those prescribed for steam vessels in the said International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.

SECTION VII

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

48. The dropping of ballast other than fine sand or water from aircraft in the air is prohibited.
49. In conforming with the rules of Sections III, IV and V of this Part, due regard shall be had to all dangers of navigation and collision and to any special circumstances which may render a departure from these rules necessary in order to avoid immediate danger.