Airfield and Flight Deck Familiarization Flashcards
EAWS
Runways
landing or takeoff area
Threshold Markings
parallel stripes on the end of the runways
Overrun Areas
paved or unpaved section on the end of runway
MA-1 Series Overrun Barrier
tricycle landing gear equipped on aircraft
Emergency Shore Based Recovery Equipment
in flight emergencies, stop aircraft
Taxiways
paved areas for aircraft to move
Parking Apron
open paved areas adjacent to hangars, fuel or services
Compass Calibration Pad
area where aircraft compass is calibrated
Runway Numbering System
numbered in relation to magnetic heading rounded off to the nearest 10 degree
Airfield Rotating Beacon
identify the airports location
Safety Concerns while working on flight deck
oil, grease, fuel spills
Yellow Jersey
officers
White Jersey
safety, medical
Brown Jersey
plane captains
Red Jersey
ordnance, crash and salvage