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Aerodromes Flashcards

2
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Is prior permission required to use a military aerodrome under normal operating conditions?

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yes

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Is prior permission required to use an unlicensed aerodrome under normal operating conditions?

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yes

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Is permission required to use a civil aerodrome with an ordinary licence under normal operating conditions?

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yes

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A civil aircraft may land at an aerodrome not listed in the UK AIP in an e_______ in flight or by obtaining p_____ p__________ from the aerodrome operator.

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emergency, prior permission

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From which of the following types of aerodrome may aeroplanes or rotorcraft being used for flight instruction operate: government aerodrome, CAA aerodrome, private landing ground not licensed for training, an aerodrome licensed for training?

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see text

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Is a runway considered to be part of the manoeuvring area of an aerodrome?

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yes

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An aerodrome sign composed of white lettering on a red background is a _________ instruction sign.

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mandatory

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A sign consisting of a black letter ‘C’ on a square [yellow; red] background denotes ‘control tower’ or other aerodrome administrative building to which pilots of visiting aircraft should report.

A

yellow

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10
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Is a taxiway considered to be part of the manoeuvring area of an aerodrome?

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yes

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On a taxiway, what does two solid yellow lines followed by two broken yellow lines indicate?

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the holding point for a runway which must not be crossed without permission from ATC

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Is an apron or maintenance area considered to be part of the manoeuvring area of an aerodrome?

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no

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Identification beacons at military aerodromes flash a [one; two; three] Morse code identification group every 12 seconds in the colour ___.

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two, red

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Identification beacons, when in use at civil aerodromes, flash a [one; two; three] Morse code identification group every 12 seconds in the colour _____.

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two, green

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Aerodrome beacons give an alternating flash signal using the colours _____ and ______, or white and white.

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green, white

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When two aircraft are approaching head-on or nearly so when taxiing, each must turn ______.

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right

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Overtake when taxiing by turning to the ____ and passing so that the other aircraft is on your ___.

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left, right

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18
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When taxiing, give way to the _____.

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right

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A landing aeroplane has right of way over a taxiing aeroplane. [True; False].

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“True”

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Which has right of way: a taxiing aeroplane or an aeroplane under tow by a tractor?

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aeroplane under tow

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What is the priority for right of way on the ground for the following: vehicles, vehicles towing aircraft, aircraft taking off or landing, aircraft taxiing?

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aircraft taking off or landing, vehicles towing aircraft, aircraft taxiing, vehicles

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22
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The dimensions of an ATZ surrounding an aerodrome whose longest runway is 1,850 metres or less are ____ ft AAL high, out to a circle of radius ___ nm.

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2,000 ft AAL; 2 nm

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The dimensions of an ATZ surrounding an aerodrome whose longest runway is greater than 1,850 metres are ____ ft AAL high, out to a circle of radius ____ nm.

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2,000 ft AAL; 2.5 nm

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24
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In the signals area of an aerodrome white ‘T’ means: (a) landing direction is parallel with the shaft towards the cross-arm; (b) land on hard surfaces only; (c) land and taxi on hard surfaces only (d) do not land.

A

landing direction is parallel with the shaft towards the cross-arm

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25
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In the signals area of an aerodrome, a white dumb-bell means: (a) landing direction is parallel with the shaft towards the cross-arm; (b) land on hard surfaces only; (c) land and taxi on hard surfaces only; (d) do not land.

A

land and taxi on hard surfaces only

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26
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In the signals area of an aerodrome, a red square with a single yellow diagonal stripe means: (a) do not land; (b) take special care when landing because of the poor state of the manoeuvring area; (c) gliders are operating; (d) helicopters are operating.

A

take special care when landing because of the poor state of the manoeuvring area

27
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The addition of black stripes to each circular portion of a white dumb-bell at right angles to the shaft means that aeroplanes should take off or land on [a runway; any surface be it hard or soft], and that movement on the ground [is; is not] confined to hard surfaces.

A

a runway, is not

28
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In the signals area of an aerodrome, a red square with a diagonal yellow cross means: (a) do not land; (b) take special care when landing because of the poor state of the manoeuvring area; (c) gliders are operating; (d) helicopters are operating.

A

do not land

29
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A red and yellow striped arrow bent through 90° around the edge of the signals area and pointing in a clockwise direction means that: (a) landing direction is parallel with the shaft towards the cross-arm; (b) a large obstacle is out to the right; (c) land and taxi on hard surfaces only; (d) right circuits are in force.

A

right circuits are in force

30
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A black ball suspended from a mast in the signals area of an aerodrome means what?

A

direction of take off and direction of landing may not be the same

31
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Two or more white crosses along a runway, taxiway, or section thereof, with the arms at an angle of 45° to the centreline signifies what?

A

section between the crosses is unfit for movement of aircraft

32
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A rectangular red and yellow chequered flag or board in the signals area of an aerodrome means what?

A

aircraft may move on the manoeuvring area and apron only with ATC permission

33
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An aerodrome marked as ‘PPR’ means that: (a) private pilots only should use the aerodrome; (b) prior permission is required to use the aerodrome; (c) its identifying code is ‘PPR;’ (d) it is unserviceable.

A

prior permission is required to use the aerodrome

34
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Aerodromes not listed in the AD section of the UK Aeronautical Information Publication may be used: (a) at any time; (b) only if prior permission has been obtained or in an emergency; (c) only in an emergency; (d) never.

A

only if prior permission has been obtained or in an emergency

35
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Is an apron or maintenance area considered to be part or the manoeuvring area of an aerodrome?

A

no

36
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Permission [should; need not] be obtained from ATC to fly in an Aerodrome Traffic Zone.

A

should

37
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An aeroplane is flying at 3,000 ft above mean sea level directly overhead an aerodrome which has an elevation of 1,263 ft AMSL. Is the aeroplane within the Aerodrome Traffic Zone?

A

yes

38
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A long white strip with two short strips across it, i.e. a double white cross, means what?

A

gliding is taking place at the aerodrome

39
Q

An unfit section of taxiway or runway is indicated by two _____ crosses.

A

white

40
Q

A square yellow board with a black ‘C’ indicates the building where a pilot can report to ATC or other aerodrome authority. [True; False].

A

“True”

41
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When dropping a tow rope at an aerodrome the pilot [should; need not] fly in a direction appropriate for landing and drop the tow rope in the area designated by a [yellow; red; white; yellow and red] cross, or as directed by ATC or the person in charge.

A

should, yellow

42
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At an aerodrome where the circuit is variable, a ___ flag indicates that a left–hand circuit is in operation, and a _____ flag indicates that a right–hand circuit is in force.

A

red, green

43
Q

A continuous red light directed from the Tower to an aeroplane taxiing means what?

A

stop

44
Q

A flashing green light directed from the Tower to an aeroplane taxiing means what?

A

clear to move on the manoeuvring area and apron

45
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A flashing green light directed from the Tower to an aeroplane in flight means what?

A

return to the aerodrome and wait for permission to land

46
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A continuous green light directed from the Tower to an aeroplane in flight means what?

A

you may land

47
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Red flashes directed to an aeroplane in flight mean what?

A

do not land—aerodrome not available for landing

48
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A continuous red light directed to an aeroplane in flight means what?

A

give way to other aircraft and continue circling

49
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A red flare or red pyrotechnic light directed to an aeroplane in flight means what?

A

do not land—wait for permission

50
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A flashing white light to an aircraft on the ground from the Tower means what?

A

return to starting point on aerodrome

51
Q

A flashing white light to an aircraft in flight from the Tower means what?

A

land at this aerodrome after receiving a continuous green light, and then, after landing and after receiving green flashes, proceed to the apron

52
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To indicate that he is compelled to land a pilot should: (a) switch his landing and–or navigation lights on and off; (b) take no special action.

A

switch his landing and–or navigation lights on and off

53
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To indicate that he is compelled to land and is in need of immediate assistance a pilot should: (a) switch his landing and–or navigation lights on and off; (b) take no special action; (c) fire a red flare.

A

fire a red flare

54
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The marshaller’s hands held vertically above his head means what?

A

park in this bay

55
Q

The marshalling signal of both arms repeatedly crossed above the head means: (a) turn right; (b) turn left; (c) move ahead; (d) stop.

A

stop

56
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The marshalling signal of both arms repeatedly and rapidly crossed above the head means what?

A

stop urgently

57
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The marshalling signal of both arms moving upward and back means: (a) turn right; (b) turn left; (c) move ahead; (d) stop.

A

move ahead

58
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The marshaller’s right arm down (i.e. on your left) and his left arm repeatedly moving upward and backward means: (a) turn left; (b) turn right; (c) stop; (d) increase power.

A

turn left

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The marshaller’s arms placed down towards the ground palms down, and then moved slightly up and down several times means: (a) stop; (b) stop the engine; (c) slow down; (d) increase speed.

A

slow down

60
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To signal a marshaller to remove chocks, you would do what?

A

cross your hands in front of your face, palms facing outwards, and the move arms outwards

61
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To signal a marshaller to insert chocks, you would do what?

A

extend your arms with the palms facing outwards, then move your hands inwards to cross in front of your face

62
Q

Avgas fuelling equipment is usually marked how?

A

red

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