ATC Misc

Question 1

Define aerodrom

Answer 1

A defined area (including any buildings, installations and equipment) on land or water or a fixed, fixed off-shore or floating structure intended to be used wholly or in part for the arrival, departure and surface movement of aircraft.

Question 2

What are the two types of aerodrome?

Answer 2

• Controlled (Has ATS)

- Uncontrolled

Question 3

Define taxiway

Answer 3

A defined path on a land aerodrome established for the taxiing of aircraft and intended to provided a link between one part of the aerodrome to another.

Question 4

What are the 3 types of taxiway?

Answer 4

• Aircraft stand taxi-lane
• Apron taxiway
• Rapid exit taxiway

Question 5

Define manoeuvring area

Answer 5

The part of an aerodrome to be used for the take-off, landing and taxiing of aircraft, excluding aprons.

Question 6

Define movement area

Answer 6

The part of an aerodrome to be used for the take-off, landing and taxiing of aircraft, consisting of the manoeuvring area and the apron.

Question 7

What are 5 factors that may affect aerodrome layout?

Answer 7

• Geography
• Topography
• Human settlements
• Communications
• Aerodrome users

Question 8

What is an aerodrome hotspot?

Answer 8

A location on the aerodrome movement area with a history or potential risk of collision or runway incursion and where heightened attention is necessary.

Question 9

Define runway

Answer 9

A defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the take-off and landing of aircraft. (Can also be sand, grass or water.)

Question 10

List 5 factors affecting runway in use?

Answer 10

• Surface wind or, if calm, 2000ft wind.
• Available approach aids
• Taxiway systems
• Noise sensitive areas
• Other adjacent aerodromes

Question 11

What are the 5 stages of a circuit?

Answer 11

• Climb out
• Cross wind
• Down wind
• Base leg
• Final approach

Question 12

Define ATS

Answer 12

An air traffic service is a generic term meaning variously: flight information service, alerting service air traffic advisory service or air traffic control service.

Question 13

What is D&D?

Answer 13

Distress and diversion.

Question 14

List 5 airport facilities?

Answer 14

• ATC
• Fire and rescue
• Police
• Met station
• Catering

Question 15

List 5 generic ATS equipment?

Answer 15

• Electronic flight strips
• Radio and telephone panel
• UTC clock
• Surveillance display
• ADIS monitor