Aerodromes and Airports (Car 300)

Question 1

How shall taxiways be illuminated? (301.07)

Answer 1

Indicate each side with fixed blue lights parallel to each other and 200ft apart

Question 2

When may fire pots be used at an aerodrome? (301.07)

Answer 2

-to provide temporary lighting for landing/take off of aircraft

Question 3

What must the aerodrome operator do if the aerodrome is permanently closed, or if a movement area is unserviceable? (301.04)

Answer 3

• remove all markers and markings installed

- install red flags or cones along boundary of unserviceable movement area

Question 4

What shall the aerodrome operator do if a runway or taxiway closes? (301.04)

Answer 4

closed marking at each end

Question 5

What shall the operator do if a manoeuvring area is closed? (301.07)

Answer 5

not operate the lights (red lights at night)

Question 6

What is the required aerodrome lighting when a runway is used at night? (301.07)

Answer 6

-indicate each side of the runway lengthwise with fixed white lights visible in all directions of flight no less than 2NM

Question 7

What are the requirements for the runway light or retro-reflectors? (301.07)

Answer 7

• parallel and equal length
• 200ft apart
• each line of lights is no less than 1377’ with no less than 8 lights
• opposite to a light on the other side
• 360º 2 NM away

Question 8

When is it permissible to use retro-reflectors? (301.07)

Answer 8

-lack of available electrical power source or insufficient air traffic

Question 9

When may birds/animals be unrestrained within boundaries of an aerodrome? (302.10 & 301.08)

Answer 9

for the purpose of controlling other birds/animals at the aerodrome, permitted by the operator

Question 10

What may no person do on a movement area of an aerodrome? (301.08)

Answer 10

• walk
• stand
• drive a vehicle
• park a vehicle or aircraft
• cause an obstruction

Question 11

When may you tow an aircraft on an active movement area at night? (301.08)

Answer 11

aircraft has wingtip, tail, and anti-collision lights or is lit by lights on the towing vehicle

Question 12

when may you park on an active manoeuvring area at night? (301.08)

Answer 12

aircraft has wingtip, tail, and anti-collision lights or has lanterns hanging from the wingtips, tail and nose

Question 13

where is smoking or display of an open flame prohibited at an aerodrome? (301.09)

Answer 13

• apron
• aircraft loading bridge
• area where smoking/flame is likely to create a fire hazard that could endanger people

Question 14

when can an aerodrome operator not have a wind indicator? (301.06)

Answer 14

when the wind can be determined by radio or other means such as smoke or water

Question 15

what must happen to the wind sock if an aerodrome is permanently closed? (301.06)

Answer 15

immediately removed

Question 16

what qualities must a wind indicator have? (301.06)

Answer 16

• visible colours
• cone shape
• visible from 1000’ above it
• lit if used at night

Question 17

where is smoking at an aerodrome allowed? (302.11)

Answer 17

• if operator permits it
• enclosed building located on an apron where it’s not likely to create a fire hazard that could endanger persons/property

Question 18

Where is open flame allowed? (302.11)

Answer 18

• operator authorizes it in writing

- not likely to create a fire hazard that could endanger persons/property