Aerodromes

Question 1

Non-instrument runways are intended for…..

Answer 1

Visual approach only

Question 2

Width of taxiways

Answer 2

A-7.5m
B-10.5m
C-15m or 18m
D-18m
E-23m

Question 3

Runway holding positions for less than 900m and more than 900m from edge of runway

Answer 3

50m when runway is more than 900m

30m when runway is less than 900m

Question 4

Radio altimeter operating area

Answer 4

Slope changes should be avoided or kept to a minimum in the first 300m before the threshold of a precision runway

Question 5

Runway safety area ?

Answer 5

Should extend from the end of the runway for a minimum of 90m

Question 6

Stopway

Answer 6

Area at the end of the take off run where the aircraft can be stopped in the case of an abandoned take off

Question 7

Clear way?

Answer 7

Where an aircraft can make a portion of its initial climb. It cannot be greater than 50% of the take off run available and should extend at least 75m off the centre line. It does not have to be load bearing.

Question 8

TORA

Answer 8

Take off run available

Question 9

TODA

Answer 9

Take off distance plus the clear way

Question 10

ASDA

Answer 10

Accelerate stop distance, is the TORA plus the stopway if provided

Question 11

LDA

Answer 11

Landing distance available

Question 12

RESA

Answer 12

Twice the width of the runway for a distance greater than 90m

Question 13

Response time

Answer 13

Time between initial call and when first vehicle in position to discharge at least 50% of specified discharge rate