Chapter 3 - Aerodromes Flashcards
What is an Aerodrome?
An Aerodrome is an area of land or water used for taking off and landing of aircraft
When landing at military or civil Aerodrome with an ordinary licence what is needed before landing?
Prior permission
What is needed to land at an unlicensed Aerodrome?
Prior permission from the owner or person in charge
What is a consequence of not seeking permission before landing?
Failure to seek permission and the requisite information could lead to an accident and subsequent refusal by the insurance company to pay for the claim because you would have reached the Air Navigation Order.
What is the rule for using aviation fuel at an Aerodrome?
no person shall cause or permit any fuel to be used in an aircraft if he knows or has reason to believe that it is not fit for use
Avgas equipment is usually marked in what colour?
Red
What must you do if you think you will be late to your destination by 45 minutes or more?
Inform the authorities at the Aerodrome as soon as possible
You are flying over an Aerodrome and you see white flashing lights what does this mean?
That is a civil Aerodrome beacon
You are flying over an Aerodrome and see white and green flashing lights what does this mean?
This is a civil Aerodrome Beacon
You are flying over an Aerodrome and you see green lights flashing like Morse code what does this mean
This is a civil identification Beacon
You are flying over an Aerodrome and see red flashing lights going on and off in code, what does this mean?
This is a military identification Beacon
What type of light flashes a 2-letter Moss group every 12 seconds?
Identification beacons
What type of light give an alternating colour flash signal?
Aerodrome beacons
What are the rules for use of Aerodrome for instruction in flying?
If a flight is for the purpose of instruction and flying to enable a person to become qualified or for a rating or carrying out tests
…. the operator of such Aerodrome must be satisfied that the Aerodrome has adequate facilities for the safe conduct of the flight
…. and the commander of the aircraft must not take off unless he is also satisfied
Right of way
Aircraft on the ground must give way to…
Those taking off or landing
Any vehicle towing an aircraft
Right of way
On the ground when two aircraft are approaching head on they must….
Both turn right
Right of way
When two aircraft or converging on the ground the one which has the other on its ………. Must give way. Avoiding ………. Unless …….
Right
Crossing ahead of each other
Passing well clear
Right of way
When two aircraft or converging on the ground the one which has the other on its ………. Must give way. Avoiding ………. Unless …….
Right
Crossing ahead of each other
Passing well clear
Right of way on the ground
In overtaking, who has right of way?
The aircraft which is being overtaken by another has right of way
Right of way on the ground
If you’re overtaking another aircraft which way should you go around them, left or right?
Left
What does ATZ stand for
Aerodrome traffic zones
Runway characteristics
What does TORA stand for
Takeoff run available (TORA)
The length of runway declared available and suitable for the ground run of an airplane taking off
Runaway characteristics
What does TODA stand for?
Take off distance available TODA
The length of a takeoff runway available plus the length of a clearway if provided
Runway characteristics
What does ASDA stand for?
Accelerate stop distance available
The length of the takeoff runway available plus the length of stop way if provided
Water on a runway and their terms
if you see that the surface of the runway shows a changing colour due to moisture what would you describe it as
Term: damp
Water on a runway and their terms
if you see that the surface is soaps but there is no standing water. How would you describe that to other pilots?
Term: wet
Water on a runway and their terms
if you see that there are significant patches of standing water. How would you describe that to other pilots?
Term: wet patches
Water on a runway and their terms
if you see that there is extensive standing water visible. How do you describe that other pilots?
Term: flooded
What are the ICAO rules on a wind direction indicator?
Aerodrome should have at least one and should be located away from Ada services by other objects and so that aircraft in flight and movement area can see
What colour are runway markings
White
What colour are taxiway markings
Yellow
What color and intensity should the color of vehicles that arent emergency/security?
low intensity yellow
what color should high intensity obstacle lights be?
flashing white
