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1
Q

Who are the airport stakeholders

A

Government entities-
Aeronautical users
Non-aeronautical users
The community

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What entities have “stakeholder desires”

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Airlines
Corporations
Private aircraft
FBOS & specialized aviation service operators
Non-aeronautical users
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What are the most common alternate forms of captiol money

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Pfcs
Cfcs
Bonds
State aviation grants

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4
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What money is regulated by the FAA

A

PFC’s

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5
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Where did money come from before the airport and airway trust fund

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General treasury revenues-tax dollars

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6
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What are the deciding factors in which airports receive aip funding

A 
Enplanments/deplanements
# of Aircraft operations
amount of cargo
Airports part of the small airport fund
State appointment calculation
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7
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What is the goal of an airport

A

Deliver passengers and cargo to their next destination safely securely and efficiently

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8
Q

Name one of the early adopters of aviation

A

The US government-specifically the military

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9
Q

What was one of the first air route systems used for?

A

The US Mail

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10
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What act authorized the postmaster general to contract for domestic airmail service with commercial air carriers

A

The Kelly act-aka airmail act of 1925

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11
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What helped create the commercial aviation industry

A

The Kelly acts

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12
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Who was the first to open a private air freight service

Where was the route

A

Henry Ford

Detroit to chicago

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13
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What were early airport terminals called

And what were they used for

A

Fixed base operators

Fuel stops

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14
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TWA, pa-am, delta, united, northwest, American, Braniff and Eastern were what?

A

The first of the US airlines

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15
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What is the air commerce act of 1926

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The federal government’s regulation of civil aviation

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16
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what was the first airport management trade organization ?

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AAAE- American Association of Airport Executives

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17
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fostering air commerce, issuing and enforcing air traffic rules, licensing pilots, certifying aircraft, establishing airways and operating and maintaining navigational aids are the responsibility of what Government agency?

A

The FAA

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18
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what act deregulated the airline industry?

A

The Airline Deregulation act

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19
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system that allows for cargo to be transported to a central hub where it is re-sorted and put on aircraft heading to its final destination

A

Hub-And-Spoke System

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20
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what agency was originally in charge of fostering air commerce?

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FAA

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21
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The FAA has routes , still to this day in what government sector

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The Department of Commerce

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22
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what is the executive branch of the U.S. federal government concerned with creating the conditions for economic growth and opportunity called

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The Department of COmmerce

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23
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this administration assisted in the funding of numerous new airports and expansions of existing facilities at the onset of the great depression-increased labor

A

The works progress administration ( WPA)

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24
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The Works progress Administration-(WPA) funded only what percentage of airport projects

A

50%

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25
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What percentage of airport capitol projects is funded by the federal government today

A

75 to 90%- for certain eligible projects

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26
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this development would allow secretary of war and commerce and the secretary of the navy to acquire land for the development of airports needed for the war efforts

A

The Development of Landing areas for national defense- DLAND

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27
Q

500 airports were declared surplus after the war and handed over to cities and counties for civil use as long as the municipality agreed to what?

A

promise to make the airport available for public use without discrimination and to the government in the event of a national emergency

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28
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what is another term for Airport Sponsor

A

The owner

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29
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what act created the Federal Aid to Airports Program -(FAAP)

A

Federal AId to Airports Act

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30
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The Federal Aid to Airports program- (FAAP) provided funds for what kind of airport projects ?

A

mostly runway and taxiway development

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31
Q

to be eligible for funding for the Federal AId to Airports program -(FAAP) the airport had to be in what plan

A

The National Airport PLan (NAP)

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32
Q

what Lists recommendations for airport construction, maintenance and operations

A

National Airport Plan

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33
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the expectation that public-use airports cannot deny civil aeronautical operations is known as

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Sponsor Assurances (aka Grant assurances)

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34
Q

what historical event prompted the government to repeal the Air Commerce act and create a new regulatory organization

A

The Mid-Air collision of two aircraft over Brunswick Maryland

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35
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The federal Aviation act of 1958 created what agency

A

The Federal Aviation Agency - (FAA)

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36
Q

The Federal Aviation Agency was renamed in 1966 to what >

A

The Federal Aviation Administration -FAA

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37
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this act was passed to Continue the flow of grant moneys to airports

A

The Airport and Airway Development act

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38
Q

what two programs were the result of the Airport and Airway Development Act

A

Airport Development Aid Program (ADAP)
&
The Planning Grant Program (PGP)

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39
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what program provided funds for airport development projects

A

Airport Development Aid Program - (ADAP)

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40
Q

what program provided funds for Airport Master Plans and System Plans

A

Planning grant Program - (PGP)

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41
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this act created a certification program for commercial service airports and issued operating certificates

A

The Airport and Airway development act

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42
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The Airport and Airway revenue act created what trust fund

A

The airport and Airway trust fund

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43
Q

this trust fund was created on the ideas that only those who use aviation should pay for it

A

The Airport and Airway Trust fund

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44
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the airport and Airway improvement act established what program

A

Airport Improvement Program

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45
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The Airport and airway improvement act reorganized the national airport plan as what?

A

the National plan of integrated airport systems - (NPIAS)

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46
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the NPIAS- The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems created what

A

a classification system for commercial service airports

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47
Q

what are the classifications for a commercial service airport

A

Large Hub
Medium hub
small hub
non hub

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48
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what are the classification of a commercial service airport based on

A

Passenger enplanements

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49
Q

airports below 2500 annual enplanes are classified as what

A

General Aviation

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50
Q

what is required to be considered a Commercial service Airport

A

Over 2500 enplanements

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51
Q

9/11 Terrorists attacks created what agency

A

The TSA - Transportation security administration

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52
Q

this multi-faceted series of initiatives designed to make air travel more efficient, more secure, and safer overall is what

A

Nest Generation Air Transportation System ( NextGen)

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53
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this act endorsed the concept of a next generation air transportation System (nextGen)

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The vision 100-Century of Aviation reauthorization act

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54
Q

with NextGen and GPS this was soon introduced

A

A new aeronautical operation ( commercial and private unmanned aerial Vehicle ( UAV) )

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55
Q

Government entities
Aeronautical users
non aeronautical users
the community

are known as what

A

Airport Stakeholders

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56
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federal agencies such as FAA, TSA, Customs and boarder protection, immigration and customs enforcement, the federal protective services and the department of agriculture are part of what airport stake holder

A

Governmental Entities

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57
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airlines, corporate flight departments, private aircraft operators and hanger lessees, FBO’S, Specialized aviation service operators ( SASP’S) such as flight schools, aircraft maintenance repair shops and aircraft charter operators are part of what airport Stakeholder

A

aeronautical

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58
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concessionaires, vendors, contractors, non aeronautical tenants , rental car, and parking lot operators, advertisers and certain land lessees are what part of what airline stake holder

A

Non- Aeronautical

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59
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Passengers, air cargo shippers, surrounding developments that rely on the airport including hotels and restaurants industrial parks/corporations that have located near the airport specifically for the benefit provided by being near and airport, residential homeowners within the airports influence area are known as what kind of airport Stakeholder?

A

The Community

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60
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efficient passenger, baggage, cargo and aircraft, maneuvering space for their aircraft, office and admin facilities and amenities for passengers would be desired by what airport stake holder

A

Aeronautical - Airlines

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61
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fueling abilities , affordable fuel on field, a great degree of confidentiality and discretion is a desire of what airline stake holder

A

Aeronautical- Corporate

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62
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an airport good for business, a level playing field, surrounding entities providing similar services on the airport have leases are examples of what stakeholder desires

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Aeronautical USers- Fixed Base Operators and Specialized aviation service operators

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63
Q

good passenger traffic, good positioning in the terminal for maximum visibility describe what kind of stakeholders desires

A

Non Aeronautical - Concessionaires

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64
Q

what are the five typed of airports

A 
Private
commercial service
cargo service
general aviation
general aviation reliever
military
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65
Q

the United States accounts for what percent of aviation

A

40%

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66
Q

the FAA uses WHat 3 measurements to gauge airport activity

A

enplanements
operations
cargo tonnage

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67
Q

airports that do not have 2500 annual passenger enplanements are classified as what

A

General Aviation Airport

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68
Q

the faa designated this type of airport to relive congestion at commercial service airports and provide improved general aviation to the community

A

General Aviation Reliever

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69
Q

air transportation services that may
be available such as commercial service or general aviation, served by aircraft providing air
transportation of only cargo with a total annual landed weight9 of more than 100 million pounds. is considered what type of airport

A

A Cargo service airport

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70
Q

an airport owned by the Department of Defense, at which both military and civilian aircraft make
shared use of the airfield is what kind of airport

A

Joint use airport

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71
Q

U.S. government-owned airport that is co-located with a civil
airport specified under, and at which, portions of the movement areas and safety areas are shared
by both parties is what kind of airport

A

A shared use airport

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72
Q

commercial service airports are grouped into what two categories

A

Primary and non-primary

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73
Q

scheduled air carrier service with 10,000 or more

enplaned passengers per year. is what kind of commercial service airport - Primary of non primary

A

Primary Airport

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74
Q

primary airports are grouped into what four categories-size wise

A

large
medium
small
non-hub

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75
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Nonprimary airports are mainly used by who

A

General Aviation aircraft

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76
Q

to be a large hub Status airport what percent of total U.S. passenger enplanements are needed

A

1%

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77
Q

to be a Medium hub Status airport what percent of total U.S. passenger enplanements are needed

A

.25-1%

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78
Q

to be a small hub Status airport what percent of total U.S. passenger enplanements are needed

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.05-.25%

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79
Q

to be a nonhub primary Status airport what percent of total U.S. passenger enplanements are needed

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less than .05% but at more than 10000

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80
Q

to be a nonprimary airport what range of U.S. passenger enplanements are needed

A

2500-9999

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81
Q

nonprimary airports are predominately used by who

A

General Aviation Aircraft

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82
Q

what type of airport provides pilots with attractive alternatives to using congested hub
airports

A

General Aviation reliever airports

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83
Q

To be eligible for reliever designation, these airports must be

A

open to the public, have 100 or more based aircraft, or have 25,000 annual itinerant operations

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84
Q

GA AIrports are divided into what 5 categories

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GA National airports
GA Local Airports
GA Regional airports
GA Basic AIrports

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85
Q

What report listed the many other benefits of GA, which Airport
Executives can use to help promote and protect their GA facility

A

The GA Asset report

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86
Q

who is the Main customer of an Airport

A

The pilot

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87
Q

Flight Operations througout the world are governed by what

A

The International Civil Aviation Organization ( ICAO)

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88
Q

what helps to ensure that flight operations around the world are conducted in a consistent manner and that there is a common vocabulary and operating principals amongst pilots, aviation systems and airport operators

A

International Civil Aviation Organizations

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89
Q

what are the two types of flight operations

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Private & Commercial

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90
Q

this type of flight operation can be compared to driving ones car as the driver is the owner or lessee of the vehicle

A

Private Flight operation

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91
Q

this type of flight operation is similar to driving a taxi cab or a limo as the driver is driving for hire

A

Commercial Flight operation

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92
Q

the difference between private and commercial flight occurs when?

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The person or company starts charging for the flight

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93
Q

this word denotes that an aircraft is used for compensation or for hire

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Commercial

94
Q

what is a one-way
or round-trip flight performed by one or more direct air carriers and sponsored by a charter
operator called.

A

Public CHarter

95
Q

what is a certificated domestic or foreign air carrier, an air taxi operator,
or a commuter air carrier that directly engages in the operation of aircraft under a certificate,
permit, or exemption issued by the Department of Transportation called

A

A Direct Air Carrier

96
Q

A _________has control

over the operational functions performed in providing that transportation

A

Direct Air Carrier

97
Q

what is any person (individual or corporation), such as a tourist or athletic organization, that engages
the services of a direct air carrier in the transportation of passengers, baggage, or cargo known as

A

an Indirect air carrier

98
Q

A_____ uses commercial air transportation to move cargo or people but does not
own or control the aircraft.

A

Indirect Air Carrier

99
Q

Part 91 references what kind of flight operations for Purpose of the C.M Exam

A

private operations

100
Q

Part 121 references what kind of flight operations for Purpose of the C.M Exam

A

Scheduled commercial flight operations

101
Q

Part 380 references what kind of flight operations for Purpose of the C.M Exam

A

public charter

102
Q

Part 135 references what kind of flight operations for Purpose of the C.M Exam

A

unscheduled commercial flight operations

103
Q

Part 125 references what kind of flight operations for Purpose of the C.M Exam

A

large non commercial flight operations

104
Q

a pilot in command should do what before beginning a flight

A

become familiar with all available information concerning that flight before taking off- including referencing the airport facility directory (A/FD), checking the weather at both departure and arrival airports and throughout the route of the flight and referencing applicable notices to airman (NOTAMS)

105
Q

flight dispatch personnel hold what certificate

A

flight dispatcher certificate

106
Q

flight dispatch personnel are responsible for what

A

perform research about the flight and provide information to the pilot

107
Q

who has the final responsibility of the safety and security of the flight

A

The Pilot in Command ( PIC)

108
Q

Navigation that was largely based on ground reference points
such as seeing a water tower with the local town’s name on it, or other known features which
could be identified from the air is known as

A

Pilotage

109
Q

radio transceivers installed in the
cockpit to triangulate their position, determine their ground speed, and navigate to their next
“fix.” This navigational process is known as

A

Dead Reckoning

110
Q

_______means the pilot is operating an aircraft with visual references
provided the weather meets certain VMC—Visual Meteorological Conditions weather minima

A

Visual FLight Rules (VFR)

111
Q

_______ means that the cloud ceiling is at least 1,000 feet above ground level and
forward visibility is three or more miles straight ahead (pilots call it “1000 and 3” in order to
remember it).

A

Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC)

112
Q

this technique means to constantly scan the sky for obstacles and other planes

A

See and avoid technique

113
Q

this plan informs the FAA
about the identity of the pilot of the aircraft, the type of plane, the number of people on board,
the point of departure and intended arrival, along with the estimated time of arrival (among other
information)

A

A flight plan

114
Q

pilots flying in what as know as _______must be specially trained (and an instrument rating added to their
pilot certificate) to fly in instrument conditions, are required to file a flight plan with the FAA

A

Instrument Meterological conditions ( IMC) and must fly under Instrument flight rules ( IFR)

115
Q

airways below 18,000 ft are kinown as what

A

Victor Airways

116
Q

airways above 18,000 ft are known as what

A

Jet routes

117
Q

Pilots operating under VFR must have in their possession a copy of the appropriate what

A

Sectional Charts for their route

118
Q

These Charts identify the airport, related weather,
navigational and communication frequencies, navigational aids, light pattern of cities at night,
terrain features, obstructions (building, antennas, etc.), and airspace information

A

Sectional CHarts

119
Q

An approach to a runway is conducted under one of two methods (and sometimes both)

A

a visual approach
or
by relying on their flight
instruments (i.e. avionics) in either VMC or IMC

120
Q

Instrument approaches are further divided

between what two categories

A

Non precision approach

precision approach

121
Q

A visual approach can be made any time when the following is true:

A

(1) ATC (if available) approves it
(2) the destination airport meets visibility requirements of three statute
miles or greater,
(3) the cloud ceiling is at least 1,000 feet above the ground level

122
Q

An instrument approach is a procedure established by who

A

The FAA

123
Q

The FAA creates the instrument approach procedure, either non-precision or precision, installs
the necessary equipment (or uses existing equipment such as a nearby VOR, or aircraft
capabilities, such as GPS), and then publishes the information in what

A

An Instrument approach plate

124
Q

For departures, a pilot flying under normal instrument procedures follows a
defined flight path that allows for the aircraft to intercept an en route flight path. These procedures are defined and published as what

A

Instrument Departure procedures (DP)

125
Q

A procedure similar to Instrument Departure Procedures that is used to simplify communication and understanding during approaches is known as a

A

Standard Terminal Arrival ( STAR)

126
Q

It is important to know the approved approaches for each runway. The type of approach (combined with distance and other factors), determined the necessary signs, marking and lighting and approach light system that is required for a particular runway true or false

A

True

127
Q

A runway with a certain type of approach from one direction may not have the same type of approach from the opposite end. True or false

A

True

128
Q

who is the governing entity of a single airport or a local airport system ?

A

The AIrport Sponsor

129
Q

any public agency or private owner of a public-use airport as defined by the Airport and Airway
Improvement Act of 1982 is defined as

A

AN Airport Sponsor

130
Q

_______act as policy makers who are charged with establishing broad goals and
objectives for management to accomplish. in turn ________implements programs
aimed at achieving these goals and objectives while operating the airport on a day-to-day basis.

A

airport sponsor

airport management

131
Q

what are some events that have reinforced and expanded the roles of airports

A

attacks of 9/11
natural disasters such as hurricane Ivan
hurricane Katrina

132
Q

a branch of government that operates like a business is known as?

A

AN Enterprise Fund

133
Q

The FAA encourages Airports to be ____ ______ meaning all operational expenses are covered by airport revenues

A

Self-Sustainable

134
Q

whos responsibility is the following : provide guidance to airport sponsors regarding the sponsor’s requirement
to be as self-sustaining as possible (emphasis added) and to ensure that the airport maintains a
rate and fee schedule that conforms to the grant assurances and is consistent with the FAA’s
Policy Regarding Airport Rates and Charges

A

The FAA Airports District Offices (ADOS) and Regional Airports Division’s

135
Q

Many small commercial service and smaller GA airports remain partially funded by who

A

Local tax payers through the city or county general fund

136
Q

It is important to know that under _______ ______, revenue generated on airport property through the use of airport assets such as fire trucks, snow plows and personnel is required to be used for the operation of the airport

A

Grant assurances

137
Q

Airspace around some airports continue to be threatened by what two components

A

Poor land use planning

Residential encroachment

138
Q

A critical component of an airport executives job is to

A

Promote and communicate the benefits of aviation to their respective community

139
Q

______ ______ ______ are specifically in place to attempt to protect the airport from political influences to the extent possible, while still allowing enough flexibility so the airport can thrive in its role in the community and act as an asset to the national airport system

A

FAA Grant assurances

140
Q

For an airport to be successful it is critical that the sponsor and the manager do what

A

Understand their respective roles and responsibilities and also the limitations involved in operating a public use airport

141
Q

What are the 5 basic types of airport sponsorship

A 
Municipality (eg: city or county)
Airport authority
Port authority
State
&
Private
142
Q

What is the most common form of airport sponsorship

A

Municipalities- city/county

143
Q

Advisory boards do what function

A

Provide guidance to the airport executive

144
Q

Municipalities that seek to maintain control of the airport but desire more guidance and expertise by which to make decisions may elect to create what

A

Airport advisory board

145
Q

Ceartin municipalities have elected to give over near or total control of the airport to an independently created entity known as

A

An Airport authority

146
Q

Unlike advisory boards airport authorities become the legal

A

Airport sponsor

147
Q

What 3 questions determine the power of an authority boards abilities to operate independently

A

Who controls the appointments

Does the authority have total control over it’s budgets/contracts/capitol improvement projects/personal practices

Does the authority have the power of eminent domain and or the power to levy taxes

148
Q

Another term for an airport authority

A

Airport commission

149
Q

What are the primary reasons municipalities create an airport authority

A

Airport market or service areas have outgrown their political boundarie

Allowing the governing board to concentrate on airport business matters rather than social or general issues

On scene decision making

Authorities can provide multiple jurisdictions with representation in the airports operation and development

150
Q

The majority of airport ownership structures are run by

A

Authorities and municipalities

151
Q

Shift a traditional government responsibility to the control of a private enterprise is known as what

A

Airport privatization

152
Q

The ______ _______ ______ transfers the federal obligation as well as the responsibility for operation, management and development of an airport, from a public sponsor to a private sponsor

A

Airport Privatization Program

153
Q

What is an advantage of a municipally owned Airport

A

More resources-personnel, police and fire

154
Q

What is a disadvantage of a municipally owned airport

A

Unknowledgeable policy makers

155
Q

What is an advantage of a airport or port authority

A

Provide the advantage of focused leadership and specialized attention to a significant community asset

Authorities are more business focused

156
Q

What is a disadvantage of an airport authority

A

Resources and finances may not be available in the quantities or levels necessary to provide support to the airport

157
Q

Who does the airport executive answer to

A

The airport sponsor

158
Q

Managements primary duty in any situation is what

A

The safe secure and efficient operation of the airport and all of it’s facilities

159
Q

What are the two key positions at any airport that are generally outside of the vertical reporting structure are what?

A

Airports legal counsel

Financial auditor

160
Q

Code of federal regulations

A

Cfr

161
Q

federal aviation regulations

A

fAR

162
Q

Cfr and far regulations are mostly created through what process

A

Notice of proposed rule making process (nprm)

163
Q

What is the official journal of the federal government called- which is where regulations prepared by the FAA or TSA are published

A

Federal register

164
Q

What is the process to add a new regulation to far /cfr codes

A

Draft set of regulation to be listed in the federal register
Public comment period is opened (usually 30-60 days) 30 days for minor changes 60 for major -opened to anyone
Governing agency replies to each comment
The agency may decide to make changes at this point
The agency can then republish for a second time at which time the regulations become enforceable

165
Q

One of An airport executives most important relationship is with what two entities of the aiport

A

Local FAA office
And
The Air traffic Control tower-Tower managers & controllers

166
Q

Aviation safety in the United States is regulated by what federal administration

A

The FAA

167
Q

Regulating civil aviation to promote safety, encouraging and developing civil aeronautics including new aviation technology, developing and operating a system of air traffic control and navigation for both civil and military aircraft, researching and developing the national airspace system and civil aeronautics, developing and carrying out programs to control aircraft noise and other environmental effects of civil aviation, and regulating U.S. commercial space transportation are the responsibilities of what federal branch

A

The FAA

168
Q

The FAA has four lines of business that relate to the operation of an airport what are they?

A

Airports
Air traffic organization
Aviation safety
Office of commercial space transportation

169
Q

What is the 5th line of business that is becoming increasingly important to airport operators that falls under the FAA 4 lines of business

A

NextGen

170
Q

This organization is responsible for keeping air traffic moving and navaid maintenance

A

Air traffic organization

171
Q

Airport operators primarily interact with the FAA through their local _____

A

Airport district office (ADO)

172
Q

This office is the regional office of the FAA that concentrates on enforcing regulations pertaining to aircraft and airmen certification and licensing?

A

Flight standards district office

173
Q

The FAA issues what to help explain the intent of a federal aviation regulation to provide guidance and information to the aviation public in a designated subject area , or to show a method acceptable for complying with a related regulation

A

Advisory circulars (AC’s)

174
Q

Grant assurances balance what three important public interests

A

Allow the airport executive to better manage local affairs- manage

They meet the requirements of the FAA to ensure that federal funds are effectively used to meet the need for public air transportation-$

They meet the goal of the federal government to promote social objectives such as disadvantaged businesses and the rights of those with disabilities-dbe goals

175
Q

When the government was transferring ownership of airports after world war ll the terms of transfer was known as

A

AP-4 agreement

176
Q

Provides the public a method of reporting compliance violations of federal laws affecting air transportation

A

Part 13 complaints

177
Q

Who resolves part 13 complaints

A

The ado or FAA regional office

178
Q

If someone files a part 14 complaint what manual should you reference

A

The airport compliance manual

179
Q

A part 16 complaint primarily involves what

A

Financial conpliance

180
Q

The burden of proof in a part 16 complaint falls upon

A

The complainant

181
Q

____is a phrase used to describe a collection of FAA regulations, adjudications, various statutes, grant assurances, advisory circulars and court decisions

A

Airport law

182
Q

What are the 3 types of criminal acts?

A

Felonies, misdemeanors, and violations

183
Q

________ Are frequently used in airport management for regulatory compliance such as enforcing the airport rules and regulations

A

Infractions

184
Q

_______ is considered to involve injury to an individual rather than to the society as a whole ______ is often referred to as “tort” law

A

Civil law

Civil law

185
Q

What is another form of civil law ? this is without the act of negligence

A

Contract law

186
Q

This department was originally organized under the department of transportation but one year later was moved to the department of home land security

A

Tsa

187
Q

TSO’s stand for what

A

Transportation security officers

188
Q

This department does not regulate transportation equipment, personnel, or operations and does not initiate enforcement action. They develop safety recommendations to improve transportation safety

A

Ntsb- national transportation safety board

189
Q

This organizations purpose is to secure international cooperation and the highest possible degree of uniformity in regulations and standards, procedures, and organization regarding civil aviation matters

A

(ICAO) - international civil aviation organization

190
Q

One of This organizations mission is to develop standards related airport, airway and air navigation facility development and promoting flight safety during international air navigation

A

International civil aviation organization (ICAO)

191
Q

The international civil aviation organizations standards are also known as what

A

SARPS- standards and recommend practices

192
Q

The following standards are that of what organization
Personnel licensing
Rules of the air
Meteorological service for international air navigation
Aeronautical charts
Units of measurement to be used in air and ground operations
Operation of aircraft

A

International civil aviation organization-(ICAO)

193
Q

This organization is A vital means of support to an airport executive particularly during difficult times

A

Trade associations

194
Q

These trade organizations are considered to be the most relevant
to airport management personnel

A

AAAE-american association of airport executives
ACI- airport council international
ACI-NA-airports council international-north america

195
Q

On-airport land used is distinguished between what two uses

A

Aeronautical
And
Non-aeronautical

196
Q

_____is an important tool in ensuring that land adjacent to or in the immediate vicinity of the airport is consistent with activities and purposes compatible with normal airport operations

A

Land use planning

197
Q

This grant assurance#20 requires the airport take necessary action to protect the airspace around the airport including visual and instrument approach paths

A

Hazzard removal and mitigation

198
Q

A core principal of the _____ ______ ____ _____ _____ is that airports should be permanent with assurances they they will remain open for aeronautical is for the long term

A

National plan of integrated airport systems- (NPIAS)

199
Q

This grant assurance #29 requires the airport sponsor to delineate the airports boundaries, including all facilities and to identify PLANS for future development

A

Airport layout plan- (ALP)

200
Q

This important tool which must be approved ,signed and dated by the FAA controls the subsequent development of airport facilities and any construction , modification or improvement that is inconsistent with the plan

A

The airport layout plan

201
Q

This grant assurance #19 requires the airport to be operated at all times in a safe and serviceable condition and in accordance with the minimum standards

A

Operations and maintenance

202
Q

This grant assurance# 22 is one of the most misunderstood and controversial . Under this grant assurance the airport must be available for public use on reasonable terms and without unjust discrimination to all types, kinds and classes of aeronautical activities

A

Economic nondiscrimination

203
Q

This grant assurance #39 requires large and medium hub airport operators to report to the secretary of transportation any denial of a request by an air carrier for access to the airport

A

Completive access

204
Q

TTF agreements

A

Through the fence agreement-

205
Q

All airport revenues are categorized into what 3 categories

A

Aerinautical
Non aeronautical
Non - operating

206
Q

This kind of airport revenue includes services provided by air carriers related directly and substantially to the movement of passengers , baggage, mail and cargo at the airport

A

Aeronautical revenue

207
Q

—– —— includes landing fees, land leases, terminal and hanger rents, tie down rents, fuel tax, and fuel sales

A

Aeronautical revenue

208
Q

______ ____ revenue includes land rent received from an off-industrial park that is owned by the airport, reservations centers, catering facilities, rental car operations, parking and concession sales

A

Non-aeronautical revenue

209
Q

_____-_______revenue includes passenger facility charges customer facility charges(taxi cabs and limos) interest income and grants

A

Non-oprrating

210
Q

Landing fees are considered what kind of revenue

A

Aeronautical revenue

211
Q

Aircraft operators pay what fee for use of the airfield, runway, taxiway,snow removal, arff,security and other airport services

A

Landing fees

212
Q

Terminal rents, concessions, rental car fees, vehicle parking, in flight catering, advertising space, it services, privilege or royalty revenue are considered what kind of revenue

A

Non aeronautical revenue sources

213
Q

Passenger facility charges (pfcs ) and customer facility charges (cfcs) are considered to be what kind of revenue- operating or no operating

A

Non-oprrating

214
Q

Use of airport revenue for purposes other than airport capitol or operating costs is known as this

A

Revenue diversion

215
Q

Commercial service airports enplaning more the 2500 passengers or more annually are required to file form 5100-126 financial governmental payment report and form 5100-127 operating and financial summary within how many days after the end of their final year

A

120 days

216
Q

This type of fund is primarily used for activities that are financed through user charges : for airports this can be lease revenue, landing fees,% of concession sales etc

A

Enterprise fund

217
Q

What are the four common types of airport budgets

A

A line item budget
A performance based budget
Program budgeting
Zero based budgeting

218
Q

This act requires airports to be as self sustaining as possible under the circumstances at that airport

A

The airport and airway improvement act-(AAIA)

219
Q

This is helpful In understanding the federal procurement requirements for a particular project

A

A pre-design conference

220
Q

This promotes the substitution of materials and methods with less expensive alternatives that do not compromise functionality

A

Value engineering- VE

221
Q

Federally funded projects exceeding what dollar amount must be publicly advertised and must include enough information that the general public will know the nature of the project, how to bid on the work, when bids are due, and the date, time and place of bid opening

A

$100,000.00

222
Q

A bid opening should stay open how many days before advertisement is published

A

30

223
Q

This is a method of project delivery in which one entity “the design build team” works under a single contract with the project owner to provide design and construction services

A

Design build

224
Q

This type of contract permits government stocks of specific items to be maintained at min. Levels and allow direct shipments to the users of the products or services . This type of contract is used by buyers who can not predertimine the precise quantities of supplies or services they will require during the contract period

A

Task-order contracts

225
Q

This type of contract is similar to a general contractor who is retained to provide advice to the airport operator during the design phase , to take bids for construction from multiple prime trade contractors and then to manage the prime trade contractors

A

Construction manager at risk- cmar

226
Q

The basic insurance policy that most commercial aeronautical service providers should hold is a _______policy

A

Commercial general liability policy

227
Q

Commercial lease agreements generally contain the following sections

A 
Recitals 
Grant of lease
Lease term
Rates fees charges
Taxes
Security deposit
Improvements
Obligations for repair/maintenance/& up keep
Covenants by tenant/lesse
Indemnity
Insurance
Signage and use of property by lessee
Subletting
Damage to premises
Expiration of lease agreement
Title
Signature blocks
228
Q

Passenger facility charges
Customer facility charges
Bonds
state grants

These are the most common alternate forms of where airports get what?

A

Capitol money’s/funding

229
Q

This type of capital money an airport receives daily is regulated by the FAA

A

PFC’s -passenger facility charges

230
Q

This kind of grant focuses on projects associated with the construction, improvement, and preservation of airport infrastructure or the acquisition of land

A

AIP grant

231
Q

All AIP projects including projects for plans and specifications, require what prior to FAA approval

A

Environmental processing

AAAE C.M (5 decks)

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