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1
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Define Aerodrome elevation

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The elevation of the highest point on the landing area

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Define the ARP

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Aerodrome Ref Point

The designated geographical location of the aerodrome.

Ususally the centre of the longest runway

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3
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Define a Runway holding position

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A designated position intended to protect a runway, an obstacle limitation surface, or an ILS/MLS critical/sensitive area at which taxiing aircraft and vehicles shall stop and hold, unless otherwise authroised by the ATCO

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4
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Define runway

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A defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft.

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5
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Define a taxiway

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A defined path on an aerodrome established for the taxiing of aircraft and intended to provide a link between one part of an aerodrome and another

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6
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Define a rapid exit taxiway

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A taxiway connected at an acute angle and designed to allow aeroplanes to turn off at higher speeds than are achieved on other exit taxiways and thereby minimising runway occupancy times.

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Define taxiing

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Movement of an aircraft on the surface of an aerodrome under its own power other than take-off and landing

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8
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Define an apron

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A defined area, intended to accomodate aircraft for purposes of loading or unloading passengers, mail or cargo, parking or maintenance

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9
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Define a manoeuvring area

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That part of an aerodrome to be used for the take-off, landing and taxiing of a/c, excluding aprons

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10
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Define a movement area

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That part of an aerodrome to be used for the take-off, landing and taxiing of a/c, consisting of the manoeuvring area and the aprons

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11
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Define a non-instrument runway

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A runway intended for the operation of a/c using visual approach procedures

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12
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Define an instrument runway

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Runway either non-precision or precision using instrument approach procedures

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13
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Define a non-precision instrument runway

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An instrument runway served by visual aids and a non-visual aid providing at least directional guidance adequate for a straight in approach.

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Define a precision approach runway

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An instrument runway intended for the operation of a/c using precision approach aids that meet the facility performance requirements defined in ICAO Annex 10 appropriate to the categories of ops

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15
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Define a hotspot

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A location on an aerodrome movement area with a history or potential risk of collision or runway incursion, and where heightened attention by pilots/drivers is necessary.

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16
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Define a runway strip

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An area enclosing a runway or any associated stopway

Reduces risk of damage to a/c running off the runway by providing graded (smoothed) area meeting specified longitudinal, transverse slope and bearing strength requirements

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17
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What does the strip contain on a precision/instrument runway?

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The LDA

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18
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What does the strip contain on a non-instrument runway?

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Narrower strip encompasses the ASDA

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19
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Is take-off an instrument procedure?

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No it is a visual one

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20
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Define a clear and graded area

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An area within the runway strip whose dimensions are determined by the function of the strip within which it lies.

Only obstacles which are small and frangible and will not aggravate the consequences of an aircraft ground swing are allowed in the area.

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21
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What are the typical dimensions of a runway strip and the clear and graded area?

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22
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What determines the required taxiway width?

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The type of a/c using them

23
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For which a/c does a ACR/PCR apply?

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A/C with a MTOM greater than 5700kgs

24
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Define the stopway

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A defined rectangular area on the ground at the end of the TORA prepared as a suitable area in which an a/c can be stopped in the case of abandoned take-off.

25
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Define the clearway

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A defined rectangular area under the control of the appropriate entity, selected or prepared as suitable area over which an aeroplane may make a portion of its initial climb to a specified height.

26
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Define a starter extension

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Area at the start of a runway for the commencent of an a/c’s take-off

27
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Define the RESA

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Runway End Safety Area

An area intended to minimise the risks arising when an aeroplane overruns or undershoots a runway

28
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Define the TORA

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Take-Off Run Available

The length of the runway available and suitable for the ground run of an aeroplane taking off. In most cases it will correspond to the length of the runway pavement

29
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Define the TODA

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Take-Off Distance Available

The TORA + the length of any associated clearway

30
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Define the ASDA

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Accelerated Stop Distance Available

TORA+ any associated Stopway

31
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Define the LDA

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Landing Distance Available

The length of the runway available and suitable for the ground landing of an a/c

32
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With regards to tall structures how must obstacle lights be arranged?

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One red light at the top with other red lights displayed for every 45m of height (evenly spaced)

33
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With regards to large structures how must obstacle lights be arranged?

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Vertically, each end of large buildings is lit above, with additional red lights displayed horizontally and uniformly for every 45m of lateral dimensions

34
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What does Aerodrome Ground Lighting Provide a pilot with?

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Alignment

Roll Guidance

Limited distance to go

35
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What is the definition of a Cat I Precision Approach Runway?

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An instrument runway served by non-visual aids and visual aids

Ops with DH no less than 200ft
& vis not less than 800m/RVR not less than 500m

36
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What is the definition of a Cat II Precision Approach Runway?

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An instrument runway served by non visual and visual aids

Ops with DH lower than 200ft but not lower than 100ft and a RVR not less than 300m

37
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What is the definition of a Cat III Precision Approach Runway?

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An instrument runway served by non visual and visual aids

Ops either;

  1. DH <100ft, or, no DH and RVR not less than 175m
  2. DH <50ft, or, no DH and RVR less than 175m but greater than 50m
  3. No DH and no RVR limitations
38
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What is the definition of a non-precision approach runway?

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An instrument runway served by visual aids and a non-visual aid providing at least directional guidance adequate for a straight in approach

39
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What sort of runways with instrument approaches must also have lighting?

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All of them

40
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What type of lights must a non-precision approach have?

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Low Intensity

41
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Standard 1 Bar Approach System

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42
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Standard 5 Bar Approach System

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43
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Standard 5 Bar Approach System for a CAT II/III runway

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44
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Standard CAT I Runway Lighting

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45
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Standard CAT II/III Runway Lighting

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46
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What do Approach Slope Indicators provide to a pilot?

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Achieved approach angle
Clearance over approach obstacles
Limited roll guidance

47
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When must an aerodrome provide an Aerodrome Beacon?

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A/C navigate at night by visual means

Red vis is freqeuent

It is difficult to locate the aerodrome from the air due to surrounding lights or terrain

48
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What colour will aerodrome beacons be?

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White flashes/ white and coloured flashes alternating

Land=green

Water=yellow

49
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What colour are taxiway lights?

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Green centreline

Blue edge

Reflective markers may be used in lieu of lights

Edges of turning and holding areas will also be blue

50
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When must AGL be displayed?

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By day;

vis less than 5km and/or the cloud base less than 700ft

By night;

irrespective of weather conditions

51
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How will lighting faults be reported?

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In the form they have been passed to you by the pilot.

Do not assume that any particular defect renders an aid unservicable

The pilot is responsible for determining course of action

Record the details on the appropriate form or log and disseminate in accordance with unit instructions

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UK APS (13 decks)

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