Aerodrome Basics
What is the definition of an Aerodrome?
An Area of land or water designed for the arrival, departure, and movement of aircraft.
What lights mark the sides of a runway?
White Lights
What is the purpose of a control tower?
Ensures safe and efficient aircraft movement.
What is flying school used for?
Training current and future pilots.
What color are taxiway lights?
Blue.
What makes an Airport different from an Aerodrome?
An airport is a licensed aerodrome.
What is the purpose of a taxiway?
To allow aircrafts to move between the apron and runway.
What does a windsock indicate?
Wind direction or speed.
Why are hangers important?
To store aircrafts and protect them from weather or facilitate maintence.
What is the alternate name for a tarmac?
Ramp or Apron.
TRUE OR FLASE (All Airports are aerodromes, but not all aerodromes are airports)
TRUE
Name 2 materials a runway can be made of.
Pavement, Grass, Gravel, Dirt, or even Snow.
Where are terminal buildings located?
on the apron.
Name one purpose of terminal buildings.
Handling passengers, baggage or cargo.
TRUE OR FALSE (Runways are always paved)
FALSE (Can be grass, gravel, dirt, or snow)
Who Ensures safety and efficiency at an Aerodrome?
Air traffic controllers in the control tower.
What lights are used to mark taxiways?
Blue Lights
Name 2 procedures managed by air traffic controllers.
Takeoff and landing procedures, circuit procedures, or ground maneuvering.
What type of aerodrome facility is used for pilot training?
Flight School.
What approximate windspeed is indicated by a fully extended windsock?
High windspeeds
Name 2 standard features of any Aerodrome?
Runway, Taxiway, Apron, Control tower, Or Windsock.
What Part of the aerodrome is used for refueling, loading, and parking aircraft.
The Apron (AKA tarmac or ramp)
What does the small end of a wind-t point to?
The Wind.
Name 3 components you would typically find in a large aerodrome.
Runway, Taxi, Apron, Control tower, Terminal Buildings, Windsock, Flight School, or Hangers.
Name the 2 primary purposes of hangers?
Protect aircraft from weather and facilitate maintenance.