AD Data, Layout And Coordination

Question 1

What is the aerodrome traffic circuit

Answer 1

Specified path to be flown by a/c operating in the vicinity of an AD

Question 2

What is rwy holding position

Answer 2

Designated position intended to protect the rwy, an obstacle limitation surface or an ILS/MLS critical/sensitive area at which all a/c should stop and hold unless authorised by control tower

Question 3

In phraseology what expression is used to designate the rwy holding position

Answer 3

Holding point

Question 4

What is the manoeuvring area

Answer 4

Part of AD used for landing, t/I and taxiing of a/c excluding aprons

Question 5

What is the movement area

Answer 5

Part of AD used for T/o, landing and taxiing a/c consists of manoeuvring area and aprons

Question 6

Runway plus taxiways equals

Answer 6

Manoeuvring area

Question 7

Maintenance are =

Answer 7

Aprons

Question 8

Manoeuvring area plus aprons =

Answer 8

Movement area

Question 9

Definition of rwy

Answer 9

Defined rectangular area on land AD prepare for landing and T/o of a/c

Question 10

Non instrument rwy definition

Answer 10

Rwy intended for operation of a/c using visual approach procedures

Question 11

What is a non precision approach rwy

Answer 11

Instrument rwy served by visual aids and a non visual aid providing at least directional guidance adequate for a straight in approach

Question 12

What rwy are rwy shoulders provided for?

Answer 12

Cat D or E except where rwy width is 60m or more

Question 13

What is AD elevation

Answer 13

Elevation of highest point on the landing area

Question 14

What is an apron

Answer 14

Defined area intended to accommodate a/c for purpose of loading or unloading passengers,mail or cargo, fuelling, parking or maintenance

Question 15

What is AD reference point

Answer 15

Designated geographical location on AD usually centre of longest rwy

Question 16

Taxiing definition

Answer 16

Movement of a/c on surface of AD under its own power excluding t/o or landing

Question 17

What is a taxiway

Answer 17

Defined path on AD established for taxiing a/c and intended to provide a link between one part of AD and another

Question 18

What is a/c stand taxilane

Answer 18

Portion of AD designated taxiway and intended to provide access to a/c stands only

Question 19

Apron taxiway definition

Answer 19

Portion of a taxiway system located on an apron and intended to provide a through route across the apron

Question 20

Rapid exit taxiway definition

Answer 20

Taxiway connected at an acute angle and designed to allow landing aeroplanes to turn off at higher speeds minimising rwy occupancy times

Angle more than 25 degrees less that 45

Question 21

What should AD controllers maintain a continuous watch on

Answer 21

All flight operations on and in vicinity of AD

Vehicles and personnel

On the manoeuvring area

Question 22

What happens if there are more than 1 AD within a control zone?

Answer 22

Traffic at all AD within control zone shall be coordinated so that traffic circuits do not conflict

Question 23

Hot spot definition

Answer 23

Location on AD movement area with a history or potential risk of collision or rwy incursion and where heightened attention by pilots/drivers is necessary