Awrodromes - Visual Aids, Markings And Signs Flashcards
What colour should the landing direction indicator be
White or orange
Atc signalling lamp should be able to
Aimed automatically
Red green white
Capable of transmitting morse code
When are yellow runway chevrons used
Pre threshold area exceeds 60m and can not be used
Formula to work out number of threshold stripes
Width of runway / 3.7 = number of stripes
Where is the aiming point on a runway with LDA >2400m
400m from threshold
How far apart are touchdown zone markings
150m apart
If within 50m of aiming point = tdzm deleted
What is painted on non load bearing surfaces next to taxiway
Yellow side stripes
Pattern A runway holding point
Closest to runway
2 solid yellow lines
2 broken yellow lines
What is runway holding point Pattern B
Marked by yellow ladder
Usually outside ils sensitive area
Intermediate holding position on taxiway
Dotted yellow line
Mandatory signage
White writing on red background
Signs showing numbers only = refer to
Runways
Must be reflective or illuminated is used at night or RVR Less than 800m
No entry signs are
Mandatory
Each side of taxiway
Location signs are
Yellow lettering on black background
Information (where to go) signs are
Black lettering on yellow background
