Reference From the Ground Up Chapter 4.1: Aerodromes Pages 89 -
98
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Introduction Aerodromes and their aircraft manoeuvring areas
are important to know when operating an aircraft on and around
them.Aerodromes and their aircraft manoeuvring areas are important
to know when operating an aircraft on and around them. It is
important to know and understand the use of all markings and
lighting when flying and taxiing.It is important to know and
understand the use of all markings and lighting when flying and
taxiing.
Definitions Aerodrome - Any area of land or water designed for
the arrival, departure, movement and servicing of aircraftAerodrome
- Any area of land or water designed for the arrival, departure,
movement and servicing of aircraft Airport - Any aerodrome in which
a certificate is in forceAirport - Any aerodrome in which a
certificate is in force Movement Area - Areas used for surface
movement of aircraft, including maneuvering areas and
apronsMovement Area - Areas used for surface movement of aircraft,
including maneuvering areas and aprons Maneuvering Area - Areas
used for taking off, landing and aircraft taxiing, including
runways and taxiwaysManeuvering Area - Areas used for taking off,
landing and aircraft taxiing, including runways and taxiways Apron
(AKA Ramp) - Area for loading/unloading, refueling, servicing and
parking aircraftApron (AKA Ramp) - Area for loading/unloading,
refueling, servicing and parking aircraft
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Runway Numbering Runway number:Runway number: 1.Magnetic
bearing 2.Round to nearest 10 3.Omit last digit 4.Add L, C or R if
more than one parallel runway (left, centre or right)
Example:Example: Runway pointing 18 = Rwy 02 Parallel runways
pointing 151 = Rwy 15L and Rwy 15R Other end of runway is
reciprocal number (+ or - 18)Other end of runway is reciprocal
number (+ or - 18)
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Runway Numbering 0360 180 90270 05 23 45 magnetic bearing 225
magnetic bearing
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Runway Numbering 0360 180 90270 36L 18R 36R 18L
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Runway Markings
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09 Runway Centreline White lines in middle of runway Threshold
White line across end of runway Displaced Threshold Arrows on
pavement before threshold Area not to be used for landing
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Taxiway Markings 09 Taxiway Centerline Yellow line in middle of
taxiway Aircraft centre themselves on line Hold Lines Yellow lines
across taxiway Aircraft must hold short at line unless cleared to
cross
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Unserviceable Areas 09 Aircraft not to use unserviceable areas
Large white or yellow Xs on both ends of and along runway or
taxiway Red flags or flashing red lights may mark unserviceable
areas that can be passed with caution
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Wind Indicators Wind SockWind Sock Points away from wind
Straight = 15 kts or more 30 down = 6 kts Fluctuating = Gusty
Tetrahedron (or Wind T)Tetrahedron (or Wind T) Points into wind
Does not show wind speed
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Aerodrome Lighting Aerodrome Lighting Runway Threshold - Green
Runway End - Red Runway Edges - White Taxiway Edges - Blue
Obstructions/building/towers Steady or flashing red lights or white
strobe lights
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Approach Lights
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VASIS Below approach slope Correct approach slope Above
approach slope VASIS = Visual Approach Slope Indicator System All
Red All White
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PAPI
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PAPI PAPI = Precision Approach Path Indicator Correct approach
Low Slightly low Slightly high High All Red All White
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Circuit 09 27 Crosswind Leg Downwind Leg Base Leg Final Leg
Crosswind Leg Upwind Side Enter here Left turns = Left-hand circuit
(default aerodrome circuit)
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Radio Terms
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NORDO (No Radio)NORDO (No Radio) Aircraft not capable of
communicating over radio Either no radio or radio malfunction RONLY
(receive only)RONLY (receive only) Aircraft can only receive radio,
but not transmit Aircraft may confirm messages through visual
signals (such as rocking wings)
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Light Signals
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Ground Light Signals Ground Light Signals Flashing Green
LightCleared to taxiFlashing Green LightCleared to taxi Steady
Green LightCleared for take-offSteady Green LightCleared for
take-off Flashing Red LightTaxi clear of runway in useFlashing Red
LightTaxi clear of runway in use Steady Red LightStopSteady Red
LightStop Flashing White LightReturn to starting point on
airportFlashing White LightReturn to starting point on airport
Blinking Runway LightsVacate runway immediatelyBlinking Runway
LightsVacate runway immediately
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Air Light Signals Steady Green LightClear to landSteady Green
LightClear to land Steady Red LightDo not land, continue in circuit
(or Red Flare)Steady Red LightDo not land, continue in circuit (or
Red Flare) Flashing Green LightReturn for landingFlashing Green
LightReturn for landing Alternating Red andDanger, be on alert
Green Light (US)Alternating Red andDanger, be on alert Green Light
(US) Flashing Red LightAirport unsafe, do not landFlashing Red
LightAirport unsafe, do not land Red Pyrotechnical LightDo not land
for the time beingRed Pyrotechnical LightDo not land for the time
being
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