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CH17 / VISUAL AIDS FOR NAVIGATION-II Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following Annexes to the Chicago convention contains minimum specifications for the design of aerodromes?

A

Annex 14

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“Clearway” is a defined rectangular area established to:

A

Permit aircraft to make a portion of its initial climb to a specific height

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The STOPWAY is a defined rectangular area on the ground at the end of take-off run available prepared as a suitable area where:

A

An aircraft can be stopped in the case of an abandoned take-off

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4
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“ASDA” (Acceleration Stop Distance Available) is:

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The length of the take-off run available plus the length of stopway (if stopway provided)

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5
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“Instrument runways” are the following runways intended for the operation of aircraft using instrument approach procedures:

A

Non precision approach runways, precision approach runways category I, II and Ill

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“TODA” take-off distance available is:

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The length of the take-off run available plus the length of the clearway (if provided)

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The light shown by an “Aerodrome Identification Beacon” at a land aerodrome shall be: -color

A

Green colour identification given by Morse Code

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8
Q

Taxiway edge lights shall be:

A

Fixed showing blue

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In the case of parallel runways, each runway designation number shall be supplemented:

A

By a letter- for example 2 parallel runways “L” and “R”-for 3 “L”,”C” and “R”

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10
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In the “PAPI” system the pilot during an approach will see the two units nearest the runway as red and the two units farthest from the runway as white when:

A

On or close to the approach slope

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Runway threshold identification lights, when provided, should be:

A

Flashing white

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12
Q

What is a “barrette”?

A

Three or more ground lights closely spaced together to appear as a bar of lights

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13
Q

What is the length of an approach lighting system of a precision-approach runway CAT II :

A

900m

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14
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Runway end lights shall be:

A

Fixed unidirectional lights showing red in the direction of the runway

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15
Q

Aerodromes signs should be in the following configuration:

A

information signs, yellow or black background with black or yellow inscriptions

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16
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The “PAPI” shall consist of:

A

A wing bar of 4 sharp transition multi-lamp or paired units equally spaced

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17
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Runway threshold lights shall be:

A

Fixed unidirectional lights showing green in the direction of approach to the runway

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18
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Taxiway centerline lights other than an exit taxiway shall be:

A

Fixed lights showing green

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19
Q

How many red lights must a pilot see, whose aircraft, in final approach, is following a normal glide path defined by a PAPI?

A

2

20
Q

Runway edge lights excepted in the case of a displaced threshold shall be:

A

Fixed lights showing variable white

21
Q

The abbreviation PAPI stands for:

A

Precision Approach Path Indicator

22
Q

High intensity obstacle lights should be:

A

Flashing white

23
Q

Low intensity obstacle lights on mobile objects shall be:

A

Flashing red or preferably yellow

24
Q

Low intensity obstacle lights on fixed objects shall be:

A

Fixed red

25
Q

The runway edge lights shall be:

A

White

26
Q

The aerodrome category for rescue and fire fighting is based on:

A

The over-all length of the longest aeroplane normally/usingthe aerodrome and its maximum fuselage width

27
Q

Regarding declared airfield distances the ASDA is:

A

The distance from the start of the take-off run to the end of the stopway

28
Q

“A defined rectangular area on the ground at the end of take-off run available prepared as a suitable area In which an aircraft can be stopped in the case of an abandoned take-off’’ is the definition for:

A

Stopway

29
Q

Where a parking bay is provided at an aerodrome suitable for the parking of an aircraft which is known of believed to be the subject of unlawful interference, what is the minimum distance that this parking bay needs to be separated form any other parking areas, buildings. (Distance)

A

100 m

30
Q

Crash/Rescue (emergency) services provision is categorised according to physical characteristics of the type of aeroplane using the aerodrome. Upon what are the categories based?

A

Overall length and fuselage width

31
Q

How is a paved pre-threshold area which is greater than 60 m in length but not suitable for any use by aircraft, marked?

A

By a white X

32
Q

Which of the following systems describes an abbreviated precision approach path indicator:

A

A wing bar of 2 sharp transition multi-lamp units normally located on the left side of the runway unless it is physically impracticable to do so

33
Q

What colour are emergency vehicles painted that are used on the manoeuvring area of an aerodrome?

A

A single conspicuous colour, preferably red or yellowish green

34
Q

Alternate yellow/green centre line lights of a taxiway indicate:

A

An ILS/MLS critical/sensitive area

35
Q

When taxiing on a surface with white markings, you are rolling on a:

A

Runway

36
Q

What colour are apron safety line markings?

A

A contrasting colour from the taxiway markings

37
Q

Runway centre line lights shall be fixed lights showing variable … from the threshold to the point 900m from the runway end, alternate… and variable… from 900m to 300m from runway end, and… from 300m to the runway end.

A

White, red and white, red

38
Q

What colour is an aerodrome beacon at a land aerodrome?

A

White or white/green

39
Q

Which of the following describes a location sign?

A

Yellow writing on a black background

40
Q

When on or close to the approach slope, the wing bar of a PAPI shows: color lights

A

Two red lights and two white lights

41
Q

Which of the following is not a mandatory instruction sign:

A

Direction sign

42
Q

The number of stripes on each side of the centre line of a runway which has a width of 45m is:

A

6

43
Q

Mandatory instructions signs on an aerodrome shall have the following colours:

A

White inscription on a red background

44
Q

Taxiway markings and aircraft stand markings are:

A

Yellow

45
Q

Taxiway centre line lights other than an exit taxiway shall be:

A

Fixed lights showing green.

AIR REGULATIONS (28 decks)

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