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A106 Airport Operations Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 2 types of Airports?

A

Towered
Non-Towered

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Non-towered airports are surrounded by:

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  • Surrounded by either E or G Airspace
  • Have no communication requirements
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3
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Towered airports are surrounded by:

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Surrounded by B, C, or D Airspace
* Have specific communication
requirements to enter/participate

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4
Q

Runway numbers are based upon their _________ course and are painted on the
approach end of the runway.

A

magnetic

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5
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An aircraft taking off from Runway 36 is
heading _________

A

North

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6
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Visual runways are:

A

have only basic markings and are intended for
aircraft conducting a visual approach.

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7
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What are Nonprecision instrument runways?

A

They include markings as guidance for aircraft on nonprecision instrument approaches. The markings include threshold markings, runway designation, centerlines, and aiming
points. Aiming points are located 1,000’ from the landing threshold.

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8
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What are precision runways?

A

Have threshold markings, numbers, centerlines,
touchdown zones and aiming points. They provide touchdown guidance
for aircraft on precision instrument approaches.
Runway markings every 500’

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9
Q

What are designations for parallel runways?

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Left “L”, center “C”, or right “R” as applicable

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10
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Runway Holding Position Markings and Signs

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Marks the runway boundary.
The Runway Holding Position marking is a DOUBLE solid, DOUBLE dashed line.

You must get clearance from ATC to cross this line outbound, toward the runway!

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11
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______ before the SOLID LINES = SOLID WALL

A

STOP

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12
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________through the DASHED LINES

A

DASH

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13
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Runway Guard Lights are?

A

Flashing yellow lights

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14
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A Relocated Threshold must be treated as a ____________

A

Taxiway

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15
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Blastpad/Stopway Markings

A

Yellow chevrons

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16
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Runway markings are always:

A

Numbers

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17
Q

Taxiway markings are always:

A

Letters

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18
Q

What is used to mark the centerline of the taxiway

A

Single solid yellow line

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19
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A double yellow line marks?

A

The taxiway edge, differentiating the taxiway
from some other paved surface NOT intended for use by aircraft.

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20
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What color are Runway lights?

A

White

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21
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What color are Taxi lights?

A

Blue

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22
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What color are Hazard lights?

A

Red or strobe white

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23
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What do VASI – Visual Approach Slope Indicator lights display?

A

A safe glide path to
the runway

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24
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What is the PAPI?

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The Precision Approach Path Indicator is a more accurate glide slope system.

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25
Q

Civil airports display rotating _______ and
_______ lights.

A

Green and White

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26
Q

What do Wind Socks indicate?

A

The wind direction and
intensity by straightness of the sock

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27
Q

What are Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMs)?

A

Provide time-critical information on airports and
changes that affect the National Airspace
System (NAS)

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28
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What do NOTAM D’s contain?

A

Information concerning the
establishment, condition, or change of any:
* Aeronautical facility
* En Route NAVAIDS
* Services
* Procedures
* Hazards

29
Q

What are FDC NOTAMs?

A

Typically regulatory in nature

30
Q

What are NOTAM D?

A

Coordinated by the airport
for advisory purposes

31
Q

Why are airport traffic patterns established?

A

To ensure air traffic
flows into and out of an airport in an orderly manner.

32
Q

Civilian uncontrolled airports use rectangular traffic patterns
with turns made to the _______ as “standard.”

A

Left

33
Q

IFT traffic pattern altitude is _________ for all patterns

A

800ft AGL

34
Q

Downwind lateral displacement from runway is _____ NM

A

1/2

35
Q

What is The Break?

A

A descending 180deg turn

36
Q

Standard Break Zone (KPUB)?

A

First 2000’ of the runway

37
Q

For Military Overhead Pattern, what is the altitude at initial?

A

6000’ MSL

38
Q

For Military Overhead Pattern, what is the altitude along the Downwind?

A

5500’ MSL

39
Q

How far is the Initial Point from the approach end of the runway?

A

1 NM

40
Q

What is the cause of Wake Turbulence?

A

Induced Drag is a byproduct of lift

41
Q

For wake turbulence, hold ________ minutes behind all “Heavy” and “Large” aircraft

A

3

42
Q

For wake turbulence, hold ________ minutes behind all “Small Plus” A/C

A

2

43
Q

For wake turbulence, hold ________ minutes behind all “Small” helicopters or_______ lateral spacing with small fixed-wing aircraft

A

1 min or 3000’

44
Q

Techniques to avoid Wake Turbulence

A

Delay takeoff, delay landing, execute go-around at safe altitude

45
Q

What documents are required to be on your person?

A
  • Pilot Certificate (Student, PPL, CFI, Commercial)
  • RPA – FAA Medical & USAF Medical (GBO or better)
  • Pilot/IMS – USAF Class I
  • Government issued photo ID
46
Q

What is a First Class Medical Certificate?

A
  • Required for Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) privileges
  • Valid for 12 calendar months/pilots under 40
  • Valid for 6 calendar months/pilots over 40
  • After 12 months becomes Second Class
47
Q

What is a Second Class Medical Certificate?

A
  • Required for Commercial Pilot Privileges
  • Valid for 12 calendar months
  • After 12 calendar months becomes Third Class
48
Q

What is a Third Class Medical Certificate?

A
  • Required for Student (Solo), Recreational, and
    Private Pilot privileges
  • Valid for 24 calendar months for pilots 40 and over
  • Valid for 60 calendar months for pilots under 40
49
Q

What is the purpose of a logbook?

A

To demonstrate currency
and qualification for additional certificates/ratings

50
Q

No person may act as Pilot In Command unless they have?

A
  • accomplished a flight review in the preceding 24 calendar months.
  • a logbook endorsement from the authorized flight instructor who
    gave the review, certifying that the person has satisfactorily
    completed the review.
51
Q

What is responsibility of the PIC?

A
  • Directly responsible for, and the final authority as to the operation of the aircraft.
  • In an emergency, PIC may deviate from any rule to meet that emergency.
  • A written report of any deviations from FARs
    filed with the FAA upon request.
  • Holds the appropriate category, class, and
    type rating (if appropriate) certificate in order to function as the PIC
52
Q

AFMAN 11-202V3 policy for drinking alcohol

A
  • Aircrew will not fly if alcohol was consumed 12 hours prior to takeoff
53
Q

DAY/ VFR – Must have enough fuel on board to fly to original intended point of landing plus an additional ___________ minutes at normal cruise airspeed beyond that point.

A

30

54
Q

TOMATO FLAMES for DAY VFR

A
  • Tachometer
  • Oil pressure gauge
  • Manifold pressure gauge for altitude engine
  • Altimeter
  • Temperature gauge for liquid-cooled engine
  • Oil temperature gauge for air-cooled engine
  • Fuel gauge
  • Landing gear position indicator (if applicable)
  • Airspeed indicator
  • Magnetic direction indicator
  • Emergency locator Transmitter
  • Safety belts
55
Q

What does the pilot yell out of the window?

A

Clear

56
Q

Say ___________ before turning the key. Visually confirm the propeller area is clear before cranking the engine.

A

“FIRE BOTTLE, PROP CLEAR”

57
Q

Ensure altimeter is within _______ of a known field elevation

A

75 ft

58
Q

During a left turn on Taxi, what is the callout?

A

“LEFT TURN, RIGHT BALL, HEADING
DECREASING ON TWO, ATTITUDE
INDICATOR CHECK.”

59
Q

During a right turn on Taxi, what is the callout?

A

“RIGHT TURN, LEFT BALL, HEADING
INCREASING ON TWO, ATTITUDE
INDICATOR CHECK.”

60
Q

Do not park with less than ________ of wingtip clearance from any obstacle or
aircraft unless using a marshaller.

A

25 feet

61
Q

Taxi Interval will be done with ________ of spacing

A

50ft may be reduced to 25ft when holding in sequence for the active runway.

62
Q

Who has the right of way over other aircraft?

A

The least maneuverable aircraft normally has the right of way

63
Q

LFP Apdx F 4-1(b) Lateral Spacing in the Traffic Pattern?

A
  • 3000 ft minimum between IFT aircraft and other small fixed-wing aircraft
  • 3 minutes behind large and heavy aircraft for wake turbulence avoidance
64
Q

Minimum vertical distance is ______ feet

A

500

65
Q

Maximum speed below 10,000’ MSL?

A

250 kts

66
Q

Minimum Safe Altitudes for Congested Area?

A

1,000 ft. above the highest obstacle within a horizontal
radius of 2,000 ft. of the aircraft

67
Q

Minimum Safe Altitudes for uncongested Area?

A

500 ft AGL

68
Q

When an ATC clearance has been obtained, no PIC may deviate from that
clearance unless:

A
  • An amended clearance is obtained
  • An emergency exists
  • Deviation is in response to a traffic alert and collision avoidance system
    resolution advisory
69
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A

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