Awrodromes - Visual Aids, Markings And Signs

Question 1

What colour should the landing direction indicator be

Answer 1

White or orange

Question 2

Atc signalling lamp should be able to

Answer 2

Aimed automatically
Red green white

Capable of transmitting morse code

Question 3

When are yellow runway chevrons used

Answer 3

Pre threshold area exceeds 60m and can not be used

Question 4

Formula to work out number of threshold stripes

Answer 4

Width of runway / 3.7 = number of stripes

Question 5

Where is the aiming point on a runway with LDA >2400m

Answer 5

400m from threshold

Question 6

How far apart are touchdown zone markings

Answer 6

150m apart

If within 50m of aiming point = tdzm deleted

Question 7

What is painted on non load bearing surfaces next to taxiway

Answer 7

Yellow side stripes

Question 8

Pattern A runway holding point

Answer 8

Closest to runway

2 solid yellow lines
2 broken yellow lines

Question 9

What is runway holding point Pattern B

Answer 9

Marked by yellow ladder

Usually outside ils sensitive area

Question 10

Intermediate holding position on taxiway

Answer 10

Dotted yellow line

Question 11

Mandatory signage

Answer 11

White writing on red background

Question 12

Signs showing numbers only = refer to

Answer 12

Runways

Must be reflective or illuminated is used at night or RVR Less than 800m

Question 13

No entry signs are

Answer 13

Mandatory

Each side of taxiway

Question 14

Location signs are

Answer 14

Yellow lettering on black background

Question 15

Information (where to go) signs are

Answer 15

Black lettering on yellow background

Question 16

What letters should be avoided for taxi designator

Answer 16

I O X

Question 17

Fixed distance markers

Answer 17

Left side of runway

1000fr from far end of threshold