Aerodromes

Question 1

Aerodrome defined as area of land or water for taking off…

Answer 1

The manoeuvring area - part of the aerodrome for take-off/landing and movement of aircraft on surface

An apron - used for the purpose of parking, fuelling, maintenance, and the loading/unloading of aircraft

Question 2

Right of way on Ground (Rule 42)

Answer 2

1. Aircraft taking off/landing
2. Vehicles involved in towing
3. Aircraft
4. Vehicles

Question 3

Collision Avoidance on the Ground 1

Converging

Answer 3

If two aircraft are approaching head on - alter course to right

Question 4

Collision Avoidance On The Ground 2

Right of way

Answer 4

The one who see the other craft on their right gives way

Question 5

Collision Avoidance On The Ground 3

Overtaking

Answer 5

Being overtaken = have right of way

overtaker stays well out their way (to the left)

Question 6

Aerodrome Traffic Zone (ATZ)/Flight Information Zone (FIZ)

Answer 6

No fly/take-off/land:
Without permission from ATCU of the ATZ
Have got info from FISO in FIZ

Whilst flying must:
Continuous listening watch
Watch for visual signals
Report position and height

Question 7

Operation in Aerodrome Traffic Zone

Answer 7

Don’t enter ATZ unless:
Permission from ATZ/info from Air Ground (A/G) station

Must maintain appropriate radio frequency

Must report position and level on entering/leaving

Question 8

Water contamination on Runways

Answer 8

Damp - Change in colour due to moisture

Wet - Soaked but no standing water

Water patches - Significant standing water visible

Flooded - Extensive standing water visible

(assessed/reported to pilots in 3rds e.g wet,wet,damp)