Aeronautical Information Manual - FW - Chapter 2 - Aeronautical Lighting and Visual Aids Flashcards
For Precision Instrument Runways, the ALS signal lights start at the landing threshold and extend into the approach area a distance of:
2,400 - 3,000 ft.
In high cockpit aircraft, what do the three-bar VASI provide?
Additional visual guides.
An increase in landing length and rollout may be required for high-performance aircraft if the VASI angle exceeds:
3.5 degrees.
Safe obstruction clearance is provided by the visual glide path of the VASI within what distance from the runway threshold?
+/- 10 degrees of the extended runway centerline and to 4 NM from the runway threshold.
As an aircraft gets further above or below the desired glideslope, how will the Pulsating Visual Approach Slope Indicator change?
Increases.
When do instrument runway edge lights change from white to yellow?
The last 2,000 ft. or half the runway length, whichever is less.
When will land and hold short lights be on? (where installed)
Anytime LAHSOs are in effect.
What takeoff hold lights (THL) signal to an aircraft in position for takeoff or rolling that is it unsafe to takeoff because the runway is occupied or about to be occupied by another aircraft or ground vehicle?
Illuminated red lights.
Which of the following lights have intensity controls which may be varied to meet a pilot’s request?
All of the answers are correct.
What should you do if, after crossing a stop bar, the taxiway centerline lead-on lights inadvertently extinguish?
Hold position and contact ATC for further instructions.
The “runway aiming point marking” consists of 2 broad white stripes located on each side of the runway centerline and approximately ____ from the landing threshold.
1,000 ft.
What do six runway threshold stripes on a runway indicate?
The runway is 75 ft. wide.
What do Chevrons on pavement areas aligned with a runway indicate?
The pavement is unusable for landing, takeoff or taxiing.
Is an aircraft centered on the taxiway centerline guaranteed wingtip clearance with other aircraft or objects?
No. It is not guaranteed wingtip clearance with other aircraft or objects.
When is an aircraft exiting a runway considered clear of the runway?
All parts of the aircraft have crossed the applicable holding position marking.
