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REVISION QUESTIONS
1.
What does a number 4 in the aeroplane referenced field length element of the aerodrome
reference code mean?
a.
h.
c.
d.
2.
3.
In the code element 2 part of the aerodrome reference code the largest aeroplane would be
indicated by which letter?
a.
b.
c.
d.
D
F
The stopway
The runway strip
The runway prior to the displaced threshold
The runway end safety area
What is ASDA?
a.
h.
c.
d.
5.
4.
Can the landing distance available ever be less than the runway length?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Never
Yes - if there is a displaced threshold
Yes - if there is a stop way that has the full load classification category of the main
runway
It depends upon the runway code number
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7.
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It's snowing!
Runway subsidence
The ident beacon is being repaired
The electricians are testing the lighting
It has been raining, but there are no patches of standing water on the runway. How would ATC
9.
11.
10.
Damp
Wet
Dry
Flooded
SNOWTAM
NOTAMS
SNOCLO
SNOWCLEAR
6 hours
12 hours
18 hours
24 hours
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12.
13.
For what runways is a runway end safety are (RESA) a mandatory requirement?
a.
b.
c.
d.
17.
Code 1 instrument
Code 3 non-precision
Code 3 precision
Code 4 non-instrument
16.
15.
What are the names of the types of runways used in commercial aviation?
a.
b.
c.
d.
14.
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None
All runways
Code 3-4 precision runways
All instrument runways
150 m
Not less than 30 m
The same as the runways
1.5 times the width of the runway
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18.
How far from the threshold ofa runway should the Radio Altimeter Operating Area extend?
a.
c.
15 km
3000 m
300 m
d.
60m
b.
19.
What must the radius of curvature of a taxi -way tum cater for?
a.
b.
c.
d.
20.
Red
Green
Yellow
White
23.
One
One at each end of the longest runway
One at the threshold of each runway
Two (the master indicated by a white circle around the base)
22.
21.
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Yellow
White
Green/yellow
A contrasting colour to the taxiway markings
Yellow
Blue
Black on a white background
White
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24.
25.
d.
What is the minimum number of stripes that can make up the threshold markings?
a.
b.
c.
d.
29.
28.
All runways
All paved runways
All paved instrument runways
All paved runways and non instrument paved runways code 3 or 4
27.
All runways
All paved runways
All instrument runways
All code 3-4 runways
26.
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4
6
8
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30.
31.
32.
There are two types of taxiway holding point markings. Which type is always the closest to the
runway?
a.
b.
c.
d.
35.
Where the edge of the runway is lower than the surrounding ground (ie there is a kerb)
Where the runway is greater than 30m wide
Where the edge of the runway is not well defined
When the runway has centreline markings
34.
33.
Pattern A
Pattern B
It depends upon the category of Instrument landing operations in progress
There is now fixed requirement
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36.
At the taxiway holding point for a runway there are two holding points (a pattern A and a pattern
B). The aerodrome is closed but you have the owners permission to use the aerodrome out of
hours. At which hold do have to stop at prior to taking off?
a.
b.
c.
d.
37.
Where two taxiways cross, there is a requirement for holding points to be established prior to
the intersection so that aeroplanes can cross clear of others waiting to cross. What do the
markings look like?
a.
b.
c.
d.
40.
75m
90m
60m
There is no set distance
What is the critical factor affecting the distance of a precision runway taxi holding point from
the centre of the runway?
a.
b.
c.
d.
39.
Both
The pattern A
The pattern B
It depends upon the category of instrument landing taking place
What is the minimum distance from the runway centreline for a precision approach cat I, II or
III combined holding point to be positioned for a runway where all three category of operations
are carried out?
a.
b.
c.
d.
38.
REVISION QUESTIONS
Pattern A
Pattern B
A single broken line
A single solid line
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41.
42.
46.
45.
44.
To mark the limit of a surface capable of supporting the largest aeroplane for which the
apron is designed
To mark an area of the apron safe for people to walk in
To mark safe areas for the taxiing of aeroplanes
To mark areas where it is safe to position ground equipment, vehicles etc ..
43.
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What is the required physical property of all elevated runway, stopway and taxiway lights?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Where there is insufficient clearance from propellers,jet engine pods etc .. the light posts
are to frangible
Lights are not to protrude through the obstacle identification surface (OIS)
They are to be frangible
All glass is to be contained in plastic enclosures
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48.
b.
c.
d.
Flashing the Morse code ident letters for an aerodrome in either red (military) or green
(civil)
Flashing white only
Flashing white or green, or both
White flashes alternating with coloured flashes, or white only
52.
51.
50.
49.
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All runways
Grass runways
Visual and precision runways
Non-instrument and non-precision runways
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53.
Over what distance from the threshold is a cat I lighting system to extend?
a.
b.
c.
d.
54.
True
False
For a Cat II/III approach lighting system how many light sources comprise the centreline
between 600m and 300m from the threshold?
a.
b.
c.
d.
58.
900m
900m if Cat I operations are also permitted at the aerodrome
Recommended 900m but may be less
Not less than 840m
"No obstacles are permitted to protrude through the plane of the approach lights." Is this
statement true or false?
a.
b.
57.
For a Cat IIIIII lighting system, how far does the centreline extend from the threshold in the
approach direction?
a.
b.
c.
d.
56.
300m
600m
900m
more than 600m but not more than 900m
55.
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2
3
It is optional
Adjustable PAPI
Abbreviated PAPI
Attenuated PAPI
Airfield PAPI
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59.
60.
64.
MEHT is quoted for all PAPIIAPAPI installations. What is MEHT referenced to?
a.
b.
c.
d.
63.
Three white lights and one red Three red lights and one white Three white lights and one red Three red lights and one white -
62.
Gyro-stabilised gimbals
An additional wing bar on the same side of the runway
An additional wing bar on the other side of the runway
PAPIs cannot provide roll guidance
If you are slightly below the glide slope, what indications would you expect to see from a PAPI
system?
a.
b.
c.
d.
61.
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With an 'on glidepath' indication there is 57 ft below the aircraft over the threshold
With an 'on glidepath' indication there is 57 ft below the pilot's eye over the threshold
With an 'on glidepath' indication there is 57 ft from the pilot's eye to the lowest point
on the undercarriage over the threshold
With an 'on glidepath' indication the aircraft is 57 ft above the threshold
Blue
White
Yellow
Green
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65.
What colour are runway edge lights between the end of the runway and a displaced threshold
showing in the direction of the approach?
a.
b.
c.
d.
66.
You see yellow runway edge lights, what does this mean?
a.
b.
c.
d.
67.
c.
d.
70.
Through all angles of azimuth where the lights are used to provide circling guidance
Through all angles of elevation necessary to provide guidance to a pilot landing or
taking off in either direction
All round always
Only through 15 either side of the centre line
69.
68.
White
Yellow
Green
Red
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71.
72.
73.
Yellow
Green
Red
Blue
76.
Traffic lights
Stop bar
End lights
Holding lights
75.
What is the name of the lights spaced at 3m across a taxiway showing red in the direction of
taxi?
a.
b.
c.
d.
74.
Taxiway centre line lights are green/yellow and only visible when taxiing towards them
Taxiway centreline lights are blue and omni-directional
Taxiway centre line lights are green and omni-directional
Taxiway lights are green/yellow in an ILS sensitive area
White
Red
Yellow
Black
No entry sign
Runway holding point sign
Apron sign
Runway designation sign
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77.
78.
82.
81.
What must the inscription on a Cat I, Cat II, Cat III or Cat 111111 holding position sign also
contain?
a.
b.
c.
d.
80.
79.
REVISION QUESTIONS
Pattern A
Pattern B
It must correspond with the marking on the taxiway
What ever is convenient
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83.
You see a sign on the manoeuvring area consisting of numbers only. To what must it refer?
a.
b.
c.
d.
84.
88.
Contrasting colours
Sign to be retroflective or illuminated
It must be positioned in an area that is illuminated by stadium lighting
It must be lit by lights controlled by ATC such that as a aeroplane approaches it the
lights can be switched off
87.
Information sign
Mandatory sign
Location sign
Direction sign
86.
85.
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89.
What obstacles (if any) are permitted to protrude through the plane of an approach lighting
system?
a.
b.
c.
d.
90.
93.
92.
If the erection of a temporary obstacle in the approach transition zone is unavoidable which
negates the OCL for that approach, what can the aerodrome authority do to allow the runway to
continue to be used?
a.
b.
c.
d.
91.
REVISION QUESTIONS
Where it is felt necessary to provide visual guidance along a specific approach path
Where a portion of taxiway is an extension of the pre-threshold area of a runway
Where entrance to a runway can be in the reverse direction of a rapid exit taxiway
Where an instrument approach terminates before the threshold of the runway
Where a precision approach leads to a visual circuit join, the lights provide visual
guidance to the down-wind position
Where the existing approach lights are hot of the required standard for an instrument
approach
Where the existing approach and runway lights are insufficient to provide guidance
during the visual phase of an approach to land
At aerodromes where aircraft are required to carry out an orbit in the overhead prior to
joining downwind visually
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94.
Control of lighting intensity is essential, but differing intensities can be confusing and
disorientating. How is this prevented?
a.
b.
c.
d.
95.
c.
d.
99.
98.
97.
Why do longer runways (code 4) have aiming points further down the runway than lesser length
runways? (Hint - think logically)
a.
b.
96.
REVISION QUESTIONS
Yes
No - the weather minima must be specified for that runway
According to ICAO, what are the RVR and DH minima for CATIIIB operations on a precision
approach runway?
a.
b.
c.
d.
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