A/d Visual Aids And Markings

Question 1

A/d visual aids and markings are located in annex

Answer 1

14

Question 2

Colour of the wind direction indicator

Answer 2

Where possible a single colour - white or orange

Wind sock

Should be visible from the a/c in flight and on the movement area

Question 3

L/d direction indicator is a

Answer 3

White or orange T

Question 4

ATC signalling lamp colours

Answer 4

Red white and green

Able to be aimed manually

Capable of transmitting morse code

Question 5

Signals panel and signals area is used for

Answer 5

Non radio traffic

Lack of this - non radio traffic is not except in an emerg

Question 6

R/y marking colours

Answer 6

White

Question 7

T/y markings colour

Answer 7

Yellow

Question 8

Yellow chevrons indicate

Answer 8

When the pre t/hold area exceeds 60m and not suitable for use but can be used as a stopway

Question 9

What happens with 4 parallel r/ys

Answer 9

The QDM for 1 pair will be increased

Question 10

R/y width and no of stripes

Answer 10

18m = 4
23 = 6
30 = 8
45 = 12
60 or more = 16

Width/3.7 or No of stripes x 3.7 gets you a rough answer

Question 11

Purpose and colour of a transverse stripe

Answer 11

Indicates a displaced t/hld

Solid white line before the piano keys

Question 12

Aiming point distances

Answer 12

2 conspicuous white stripes

Less than 800m = 150m
800 up to but not inc 1200 = 250
1200 up to but not inc 2400 = 300
2400 or more = 400

Question 13

Touchdown zone markings spacing

Answer 13

Pairs of pairs - start at 150m from the t/hld and spaced 150m apart

Code 4 r/ys (1800m+) = 6 pairs

Question 14

R/y side stripe markings are provided when

Answer 14

Between the t/hld and paired r/y where there is a lack of contrast

Question 15

Non load bearing t/y markings

Answer 15

Designated by side stripes

Question 16

Apron safety lines colour

Answer 16

Conspicuous colour

Contrast with that used for an a/c stand markings (yellow)

Question 17

Pattern A r/y hold markings

Answer 17

Closest to the r/y
2 solid lines
2 dashed lines
Visual holding point

Must always stop here unless cleared at position B

Question 18

Pattern B r/y hold markings

Answer 18

Ladder pattern
Indicates the start of the ILS sensitive area
Further from the r/y
Category of the ILS/MLS is on the sign

Question 19

Intermediate holding posn consists of

Answer 19

A single broken yellow line

Where 2 or more t/y meet

If you have this line on your t/y you do not have priority

Question 20

Road holding posn are marked in accordance with

Answer 20

Local traffic regulations

Question 21

Mandatory sign colours

Answer 21

White on a red background

Question 22

Information signs colours

Answer 22

Black on a yellow background

Question 23

Number only signs

Answer 23

Refers to r/ys

Question 24

When shall signs be retro reflective/illuminated

Answer 24

If RVR is 800m or less

Question 25

Location signs

Answer 25

Yellow lettering on a black background

Question 26

R/y vacated sign is located

Answer 26

At the end of the ILS sensitive area

Question 27

T/y are designated by and what should be avoided

Answer 27

Letter followed by a number I,O and X should be avoided

Question 28

Markers purpose

Answer 28

Displayed above the ground to indicate an obstacle or boundary where lights are not provided or does not serve the purpose

Question 29

Boundary markers purpose and separation

Answer 29

Provided at an a/d where the l/d r/y has no r/y Intervals of not more than 200m

Question 30

Fixed distance markers indicate, intervals and where is the first marker

Answer 30

Indicates distance to go for r/y longer than 4,000ft Left side of the r/y Distances in 1,000 ft First marker = 1,000ft (300m) from the far end of the t/hld

Question 31

Parking stand colours

Answer 31

Yellow on black Or White on blue