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1
Q

What is the manoeuvring area

A

Part of the aerodrome used for take off/ landing and movement of aircraft associated with this.

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2
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3 components of a runway

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Threshold lines
Runway number
Centre line

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3
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How do you work out the reciprocal of a runway

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180 or less add 18
190 or more take 18

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4
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Common displaced threshold markings

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2 directional arrows
Four chevrons
Transverse bar

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5
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Taxiway markings

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Yellow hatched centre line and double yellow outer lines

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6
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What is a holding position

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Area where aircraft wait until runway is clear

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7
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What does ASP stand for and what is it used for?

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Air system servicing platform
Loading/ unloading
Refuelling
Maintenance
Parking

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8
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Aerodrome signs

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Black background yellow writing = information
Yellow background black writing = directional
Red background white writing = mandatory

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9
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LCG & LCN

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Load classification group & load classification number

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10
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LCN/ LCG Relationship

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Aircraft are assigned a number between 1 (heaviest) and 7 (lightest)

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11
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PCN

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Pavement classification number
The strength of the surface to support aircraft with a mass greater than 5700kgs

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12
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CAN

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Aircraft classification number
Used to classify if runway can handle aircraft using weight of aircraft and surface type

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13
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ILS

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Instrument landing system

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14
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How many transmitters are in the ILS and name them?

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4
Localiser
Glide path
Middle marker
Outer marker

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15
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PAR

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Precision approach radar

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16
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What is PAR used for?

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Used to give pilots guidance on their final approach to the runway

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17
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High resolution direction finder

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Radio location that uses the reception of radio waves to determine the direction in which a radio station or an object is located

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18
Q

TACAN and what it does

A

Tactical air navigation aid
Indicates magnetic bearing and distance from the beacon
Operates on VHF

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19
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VHF Omni-range

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Operates on VHF
Provides pilot with magnetic bearing from the beacon
No distance

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20
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Non directional beacon and uses

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Indicates to pilot direction to fly in order to reach beacon
No distance
Used to home to overhead and holding procedures

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21
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DME

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Distance messing equipment
Operates on VHF
Provides pilot with distance from the beacon

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22
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How long is the approach lighting from the edge of the runway

A

900m

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23
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What is the distance between horizontal lights on the approach lighting

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150m

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24
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Where does the approach lights centre change from double to single

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450m from start of runway

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25
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What is wing bar runway light

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Fixed uni-directional lights showing green in direction of approach to runway

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26
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How many lights should the wing bar runway light have and how far should they extend

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At least 5 lights extending at least 10m outwards

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27
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Runway lighting - what are the 2 types of lights and what are the spacing

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Uni-directional- 1 way - every 30m
Omni-directional - 360 deg- every 90m

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28
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PAPI

A

Precision approach path indicator

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29
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What is PAPI

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Visual aid to assist pilots with correct approach to runway
Consists of 4 units of lights with 3 lights in each unit either side of runway
Placed at optimum touch down point

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30
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Permanent obstruction lights

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2 red omni-directional lamps marking outer dimensions of object

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31
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What does Blue lit taxiway mean

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Taxiway less than 60ft wide

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32
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What does green taxiway mean

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Taxiway more than 60ft wide

33
Q

How is the end of a taxiway marked at the holding point

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Double light either blue or green

34
Q

What is AIB

A

Aerodrome identification beacon

35
Q

What are AIBs used for and what are the 2 colours

A

Beacon that flashes a 2 letter morse code which signifies aerodromes name which is visible up to 30nm
Green = civilian
Red = military

36
Q

Arms

A

Aerodrome reflective marker system

37
Q

What are arms used for

A

Mark runway and taxiway in snow

38
Q

What are runway distance markers

A

Large lot markers which indicate the thousands of feet to run until end of runway

39
Q

What are undercarriage check lights

A

High intensity pairs of lights, positioned vertically, deigned to illuminate aircraft’s undercarriage

40
Q

MOSKIT

A

Minimum operating strip kit

41
Q

When are lighting inspections carried out

A

Daily before flying
Before the start of night flying

42
Q

Who does the maintenance for AGL

A

Aerodrome ground lighting is maintained by civilian agencies

43
Q

Who maintains the MOSKIT

A

GEF - ground engineering flight

44
Q

Who uses the call sign “Baseball”

A

SATCO

45
Q

Who uses the call sign “pronto”

A

GRMS

46
Q

Who uses the call sign “Gadfly”

A

Airfield Electrician

47
Q

Who uses the call sign “Rover 1-5”

A

ATC Vehicle

48
Q

Who uses the call sign “Sappho”

A

Airfield wildlife control unit

49
Q

Who uses the call sign “Seagull”

A

OC Ops

50
Q

Who uses the call sign “Sweeper”

A

ASMT SWEEPER

51
Q

Who uses the call sign “Sunray”

A

CO

52
Q

Who uses the call sign “Starlight”

A

Duty Doctor

53
Q

Who uses the call sign “Whitecap”

A

RAF Police

54
Q

Who uses the call sign “Recovery”

A

Parachute recovery

55
Q

Who has overall responsibility of vehicles on the manoeuvring area

A

Aerodrome controller

56
Q

What documents are needed for driving MOD vehicles

A

RA 3262 - aerodrome access
RA 3267 - vehicle and lighting requirements
FMT 600

57
Q

What speed do you drive with the mu-meter

A

40mph

58
Q

What must an aircraft do when starting its engines

A

Call for “start”
Call sign
POB
Intentions
Then request taxi

59
Q

What must an aircraft do when ready to take off

A

Call “Ready for departure”

60
Q

What must happen on an airfield when an aircraft is ready to take off

A

Appropriate lights set to red
Aerodrome controller gives clearance to aircraft

61
Q

What are the 4 sides of a visual circuit

A

Downwind
Upwind
Final
Dead side

62
Q

What height are visual circuits usually flown at

A

1000ft QFE

63
Q

How must a rotary aircraft cross a runway

A

Clearance obtained by ATC
Cross at right angle to runway
Cross at centre point

64
Q

What must be done on opening up checks

A

Ext 333 and station crash phone
Signal lamps

65
Q

What factors are taken into account when selecting a runway

A

Forecast and actual weather conditions
Serviceability of aerodrome
Length of runway
Braking conditions
Approach aids
Position of sun and moon

66
Q

What does RHAG stand for

A

Rotary hydraulic arrestor gear

67
Q

What sections should be notified in a runway change

A

Runway caravan
GEF to change barrier and RHAG
Ground radio
Met office to control QFE

68
Q

When is a fixed wing aircraft overdue

A

When they fail to report the following
ETA radar entry point
ETA overhead
ETA landing

69
Q

When is a rotary aircraft overdue

A

When it fails to report for ETA landing
At the end of its notified endurance

70
Q

If an aircraft is overdue what must you do

A

Confirm whether the air system has landed
Check the movements board
Check with nearby aerodromes
D&D to be notified

71
Q

Reasons for a diversion

A

Short of fuel or unserviceable
Hazardous weather en route
Weather at destination below pilots limit
Runway at destination obstructed
Emergencies
Landing aids at destination unserviceable

72
Q

What authorisation does an aircraft need to divert

A

Operating authority
ATC
The aircraft captain

73
Q

What information is needed to book a diversion

A

What station they want to book into
How many aircraft per quarter
Type of air system
What time should the diversion start and finish

74
Q

What information should you get in receiving a diversion request

A

Call sign
Type
POB
Departure aerodrome
Original destination aerodrome
Reason for diversion
Location
Any other complications

75
Q

Describe distress in an emergency

A

Condition of being threatened by imminent danger or serious danger and requiring immediate assistance

76
Q

Describe urgency in an emergency

A

A condition concerning the safety of the aircraft or other vehicle or sole person on board but does not require immediate assistance

77
Q

Name the 3 states of a arresting barrier

A

Up
Down
Isolated/ unserviceable

78
Q

What are the 3 states of RHAG

A

Up
Down
De-rigged

79
Q

What does ARFF stand for

A

Aircraft rescue and fire fighting categories

ATC (4 decks)

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