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During taxi procedures, the pilot should follow the yellow lines, to avoid a collision with any obstacle or even with another aircraft. Is the any situation, which the pilot can deviate from the yellow line at their own discretion?

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There's no rule that you have to follow the lines, they're there purely as a guide, a reference for pilots to know where the center of the taxi lane is. Following it is at a pilot's discretion, to be deviated from at any point. Generally you follow the line because it's easy and it should keep you out of trouble, common reasons for deviating are:

  • Obstructions: vehicles, people, debris
  • Clearance: airplanes with large wingspans may need to hug one side of a taxiway to get around parked airplanes or buildings. In a small airfield you'll often have to get around a parked airplane or two
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