Runway Incursion Avoidance

Question 1

What is the definition of a runway incursion?

Answer 1

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 takeoff of aircraft.

Question 2

When should after-landing checklist items be completed?

Answer 2

After the entire aircraft has crossed the hold-short line and before contacting ground for taxi instructions.

Question 3

How should you prepare for surface movements?

Answer 3

With the same level of care that you use to plan the flight.

Question 4

What should preparations for surface movements include?

Answer 4

Review of the airport diagram, established taxi routes, NOTAMs and Hot Spots.

Question 5

What are some best practices for making safe surface movements?

Answer 5

Sterile cockpit during taxi

No non-essential tasks during taxi

Write down the taxi clearance

Brief the planned taxi route

Monitor clearances to other aircraft for potential conflicts

Question 6

What can flight instructors do to reduce the chance of runway incursions?

Answer 6

Limit instruction during surface movements.