Chapter 3 - Aerodromes Flashcards
Aerodromes
At which aerodromes would one need to obtain prior permission to land?
Military aerodromes
Civil aerodromes with ordinary licenses
Military aerodromes
From where would one obtain prior permission to land at an unlicensed aerodrome?
The owner or person in charge
How should it be viewed if you were to not obtain prior permission for a PPR aerodrome?
As trespassing on private property
Any aerodrome may be used if…
In an emergency
Prior permission is obtained
Who must be satisfied and of what, if an aerodrome is to be used for training?
The aerodrome operator and the aircraft commander must be satisfied that the aerodrome is fit for the intentions of the training
How is Avgas usually distinguished at an aerodrome?
By being marked in red
After what expected arrival delay should an aircraft commander inform an aerodrome? When else should they be informed?
When expecting a 45 minute delay or more
When a change of destination is expected
Wherever possible an aircraft’s commander must report… and… to the appropriate authority at an aerodrome
Upon arrival
Prior to departure
Where can information be found on designated customs and excise airports for the purposes of international travel?
In the GEN section of the UK AIP
When in general, can one expect aeronautical light beacons to be operational?
During the night and in poor visibility
What are identification beacons at aerodromes and how may they differ?
They flash a two letter morse group every 12 seconds
Green: Civil aerodromes
Red: Military aerodromes
What are aerodrome beacons?
They usually give an alternating colour flash signal
They are not normally provided in addition to an identification beacon
Under what circumstances may an aircraft taxi on the apron or the manoeuvring area of an aerodrome?
Only with the permission of the aerodrome authorities
What constitutes the manoeuvring area of an aerodrome?
It is that part of the aerodrome provided for the takeoff and landing of aircraft and for the movement of aircraft on the surface excluding aprons and maintenance areas
What constitutes the apron at an aerodrome?
It is a paved area of an aerodrome used for purposes such as loading and unloading of aircraft, aircraft turnaround operations, maintenance and repair, and any other approved purpose other than flight operations
A person shall not… go onto a part of an aerodrome provided for the use of aircraft
Without permission
When overtaking on the ground, on which side of an aircraft shall the overtaking aircraft aircraft pass?
On the overtaken aircraft’s left
Define take-off run available (TORA)
The length of runway declared available and suitable for the ground run aeroplane taking off
Define take-off distance available (TODA)
The length of the takeoff run available plus the length of the clearway, if provided
Define accelerate-stop distance available (ASDA)
The length of the takeoff run available plus the length of the stopway, if provided
Define landing distance available (LDA)
The length of runway declared available and suitable for the ground run of an aeroplane landing
What is meant by a ‘damp’ runway?
The surface shows a change in colour due to moisture
What is meant by a ‘wet’ runway?
The surface is soaked but there is no standing water
What is meant by ‘water patches’?
Significant patches of standing water are visible
What is meant by a ‘flooded’ runway?
Extensive standing water is visible
What are the rules surrounding wind direction indicators at aerodromes?
Aerodromes must have at least one
They must be visible to aircraft in flight or on the movement area
They must be free from other air disturbances
What are the two main surface colours for an aerodrome and what do they signify?
Yellow (taxiways) and white (runways)
Describe runway threshold lights
They must be green, unidirectional lights in the direction of approach to the runway
Describe runway end lights
They must be red, unidirectional lights in the direction of the runway
How must mandatory instruction signs be presented?
As white on a red background
How ought low intensity obstacle lights to be presented on aerodrome vehicles?
Flashing yellow
How ought high intensity obstacle lights to be presented?
Flashing white
What does a white ‘T’ signify at an aerodrome?
Aeroplanes and gliders taking off or landing shall do so parallel with the shaft of the T and towards the crossarm unless otherwise authorised by the appropriate ATC unit
What is the meaning of a white ‘T’ with a white disc at the head of the ‘T’?
It means that the direction of landing and the direction of takeoff do not necessarily coincide
What is the meaning of a black ball suspended from a mast?
The direction of landing and the direction of takeoff do not necessarily coincide
What is the meaning of a rectangular green flag flown from a mast? If it is red?
This indicates that a right-hand circuit is in force
Left-hand
What is the meaning of a white dumbbell image at an aerodrome?
It signifies that movements of aeroplanes and gliders on the ground shall be confined to paved, metal or similar hard surfaces
What is the meaning of a white dumbbell with the addition of black strips in each circular portion of the dumbbell?
It signifies that the aeroplanes and gliders taking off or landing must do so on a runway, but that movement on the ground is not confined to hard surfaces
What is the meaning of a red and yellow striped arrow bent through 90° around the edge of the signal area and pointing in a clockwise direction?
It means that turns are to be made to the right before landing and after taking off
What is the meaning of a horizontal red square panel with a single yellow diagonal?
It means that the state of the manoeuvring area is poor and precautions must be observed in approaching to land and on landing
What is the meaning of a red square panel with a diagonal yellow cross?
It signifies that landing is prohibited, and that the prohibition is likely to be prolonged
What is the meaning of a white ‘H’ in the signals area?
What may a much larger ‘H’ at the same aerodrome mean?
That helicopters must take off and land only within a designated area
This is the landing which is referred to
What two signals could refer to the activity of sailplanes at an aerodrome?
A double white cross and/or two red balls suspended from a mast, one above the other
What is signified by a large yellow cross in the signals area at an aerodrome?
This is the tow-rope dropping area
How is a runway/section of runway marked as to be unusable for the movement of aircraft?
With two or more yellow/white crosses with the arms at an angle of 45 degrees to the centreline
What is the meaning of an orange and white marker/fence?
It signifies the boundary of an unusable section of land for aircraft operation
What do the parallel yellow lines (often with two continuous and two broken) signify?
The holding point beyond which no part of an aircraft or vehicle may proceed in the direction of the runway, without ATC permission
What signifies the boundary of an aerodrome? What else do they signify?
Elongated white and orange wedges
The boundary of an unpaved area which is unserviceable for aircraft use
These are white, flat, rectangular markers, flush with the surface and placed not more than 90 metres apart. What do they indicate?
The boundary of an unpaved runway or stopway
What is signified by a white letter ‘L’?
An area to be used only for the taking off and landing of light aircraft
What is signified by a dumbbell being displayed in the aerodrome signals area with a red letter ‘L’ superimposed on it?
This means that light aircraft are allowed to take off and land either on a runway or on the area designated by the white letter ‘L’
What is signified by a white ‘T’ on its side (when viewed from the landing direction)?
This is the runway to be used
How is the message ‘landing dangerous’ conveyed by runway markings?
With a white cross at either end of the runway
What is meant by a white cross on the runway, underlined by a single white bar?
The runway is not safe and for emergency use only
What is meant by a rectangular red and yellow chequered flag?
Aircraft may not move on the manoeuvring area without ATC permission
How is the location indicated where a pilot should report to ATC?
A black ‘C’ on a yellow background
From the tower, what is meant by a steady red light?
Air: Do not land. Give way to other aircraft and continue circling.
Ground: Stop
From the tower, what is meant by a flashing red light?
Air: Do not land. Aerodrome closed (go to another aerodrome).
Ground: Move clear of landing area
From the tower what is meant by a red flare?
Do not land; wait for permission
From the tower, what is meant by a flashing green light?
Air: return to this aerodrome and wait for permission to land
Ground: Cleared to taxi on the manoeuvring area if pilot satisfied no collision risk exists
From the tower, what is meant by a flashing white light?
Air: Land at this aerodrome after receiving a steady green light and await further instructions
Ground: Return to starting point on aerodrome
How might a pilot use their lights to signify “I am compelled to land”?
By flashing the landing lights or position navigation lights on and off
