Exercise 4 - Taxiing

Question 1

Definitions - Taxi

Answer 1

• To maneuver an aircraft on the ground

Question 2

Definitions - Weathervane/Weathercock

Answer 2

• Tendency for aircraft to respond to
  wind by turning towards it because
  of the tail

Question 3

Definitions - Wind Input

Answer 3

• Corrective control input made by
  pilot to counteract/minimize the
  aircraft tendency to weathervane

Question 4

Definitions - Aerodrome

Answer 4

• Any area of any surface used for servicing of aircraft

Question 5

Definitions - Airport

Answer 5

• Aerodrome with a certificate in place

Question 6

Definitions - Apron

Answer 6

• Area where aircraft are parked and serviced

Question 7

Definitions - Taxiway

Answer 7

• Path for aircraft to travel between aprons and runways
• named with phonetic alphabet

Question 8

Definitions - Movement Area

Answer 8

• Everywhere an aircraft moves under its own power

Question 9

Definitions - Maneuvering Area

Answer 9

• Taxiways and Runways, Excludes Aprons

Question 10

Taxiing - How It Works

Answer 10

• Apply power to get moving
• Steer with Rudder Pedals
• Push toe pedals to slow or stop
• Heels on the floor to steer
• Heels off the floor to brake

Question 11

Taxiing - Maintaining Centerline

Answer 11

• Make sure you know where you’re going
• Keep centreline under right foot when taxiing from left seat
• Make small inputs
• Take it slow
• Keep your head up and be aware of what’s around you

Question 12

Taxiing - Wind Inputs

Answer 12

• Basic design of airplane means it will self-orient into moving air
• This is good while flying
• Can be difficult to taxi
• Turn control column into wind for headwinds
• Turn control column away from wind for tailwinds

Question 13

Taxi Safety Considerations - Brake Check

Answer 13

• Make sure the brakes work correctly
• Once we start rolling, apply both brakes evenly and make sure the aircraft stops

Question 14

Taxi Safety Considerations - Runway Crossing Check

Answer 14

• Make sure nobody is about to land on the runway we’re about to cross
• Look left and right and check for aircraft
• “Clear Left” and “Clear Right” callouts

Question 15

Taxi Safety Considerations - Instrument Check

Answer 15

• Verify that flight instruments are behaving correctly
• Make sure instruments respond correctly to turns

Question 16

Taxi Safety Considerations - Clearances and Instructions

Answer 16

• At controlled airports, taxi clearances must be granted before entering maneuvering area
• Check ATIS before doing this for basic weather information
• Call ground once we have “information” and state position and intentions
• Acknowledge squawk code and taxi instructions

Question 17

Taxi Safety Considerations - Hold Short Instruction

Answer 17

• Taxi up to the point where ATC tells us to hold at
• Hold short instruction must always be read back by the pilot

Question 18

Taxi Safety Considerations - Hold Short Markings

Answer 18

• Painted on taxiways and set back from intersections
• Stop on the solid side of the marking

Question 19

Airport Guidance Signs

Answer 19

• Assist pilots in safe navigation through the airport complex
• Taxiway Location Sign
• Runway Location Sign
• Runway Holding Position Sign
• Direction Signs
• Combinations
• Elevated Runway Guard Lights (“Wigwags”)