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What are the functions of aerodrome control towers?
To issue information and clearances in order to achieve a
• Safe
• Orderly
• Expeditious flow of air traffic
• On an in the vicinity of an aerodrome
What are objectives of the TWR?
To prevent collisions between:
1) Aircraft flying within designated area of TWR including aerodrome traffic circuits.
2) Aircraft operating on the maneuvering area.
3) Aircraft landing and taking off.
4) Aircraft and vehicles operating on the manoeuvring area.
5) Aircraft obstructions on the manoeuvring area.
Who are the functions of aerodrome control may be performed by?
• Aerodrome controller
• Ground controller
• Clearance Delivery Position.
Define Aerodrome Traffic Circuit.
The specified path to be flown by aircraft operating in the vicinity of the aerodrome.
What are the factors to be taken into consideration when selecting the runway-in-use?
1) Surface wind speed and direction.
2) Aerodrome traffic circuits.
3) Length of runways.
4) Approach and landing aids available.
List the information an aircraft should be advised of prior to taxiing for take-off.
• Runway to be used.
• Surface wind direction and speed, including significant variations.
•QNH altimeter setting or QFE
•Air temperature.
•Visibility in direction of take off
Correct time.
List the information an aircraft should be advised of prior to take-off.
Any significant changes in:
• Wind direction and speed
• Air temperature
• Visibility
• Significant meteorological conditions in take-off and climb out area.
How and when is essential traffic issued?
1) In a timely manner.
2) Shall be described so as to be easily identified.
3) When requested by aircraft.
4) When necessary in the interest of safety.
5) Shall be issued either directly or through the unit providing approach control service.
What does essential local traffic consist of?
Any aircraft, vehicle or personnel on or near the maneuvering area OR traffic operating in the vicinity of the aerodrome which may constitute a hazard to aircraft.
What is aerodrome traffic?
All traffic on the manoeuvring area of an aerodrome and all aircraft flying in the vicinity of an aerodrome.
What information should be given to an aircraft prior to entering the traffic circuit?
1) Joining instructions
2) Runway to be used
3) Surface wind: direction and speed
4) QNH
5) Traffic information and sequence
What should a controller do in the event tower becomes aware of a possible incursion?
• CANCEL the take- off clearance for a departing aircraft.
• INSTRUCT a landing aircraft to execute a go-around or missed approach.
• In all cases INFORM the aircraft of the runway incursion or obstruction and its location in relation to the runway.
Pilots and ATC shall not report any occurrence involving an obstruction on the runway or a runway incursion. True or False?
False. Any occurrence involving an obstruction on the runway or a runway incursion shall be reported by pilots and ATC.
What is a runway incursion?
Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the landing and take-off of aircraft.
What document and chapter can information on Aerodrome Control (TWR) be found?
Document 4444
Chapter 7
