Airfield and Flightdeck Familiarization Flashcards
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Threshold Markings
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Parallel stripes at the ends of the runways, designate landing areas
1
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Runways
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Paved areas used for aircraft takeoff and landing
2
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Overrun Area
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Section at the ends of runways that give room for aborting or overshooting aircraft.
3
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MA-1 Series Overrun Barrier
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Designed to stop aircraft not equipped with tail hooks.
4
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Taxiways
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Areas to move aircraft between parking aprons, runways and airfield services.
5
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Parking Apron
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Open areas adjacent to hangers, fuel, and flight line.
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Compass Calibration Pad
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Paved area that is magnetically quiet where compass can be calibrated.
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Runway Numbering System
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Bearing and heading
8
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Airfield rotating beacon
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Used to identify the airports location.
