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What is the purpose of runway edge lights?
Identifying the edge of the runway!
What does a large cross on an area represent?
It means that this area, be it a taxiway or a runway, is unserviceable. (Don't got there)
What colour are taxiway lights?
Blue!
Do the runway lights of an unserviceable area remain on?
NO!
What does "ALS" mean?
Approach Landing System!
What is the Approach landing system used for?
It provides additional guidance to aid a pilot in finding the beginning of the runway during periods of low visibility.
How is a by-passable unserviceable area marked off?
With red flags!
What is the purpose of an aerodrome beacon?
To help a pilot locate an aerodrome amidst all the other ground lights of a community.
True or false:
There are green lights situated at the end of the runway
FALSE! The green lights are located at the START of the runway.
How is a by-passable unserviceable area marked off at night?
With red lights!
A large cross on the ground representing an unserviceable area may be ... or ...
(Colour)
White or yellow!
Is one row of runway edge lights closer to the centerline than the other?
No! They are both the same distance away from the centerline.
What is the maximum spacing between taxiway lights?
60m (200ft)!
Do the red lights surrounding a by-passable unserviceable area have to be flashing?
No, they can be steady or flashing!
What must be removed around a runway approach system during the winter to assure proper functioning?
(Clue: we get a LOT in Canada!)
SNOW!
What are the green and red runway edge lights used for?
They let pilots know where the runway starts and ends!
A taxiway intersects with an apron. How many lights are placed on each side of the taxiway?
Two lights on each side of the taxiway!
A large cross representing an unserviceable area must be at least ... m long.
6.1 m!
A taxiway intersects with a runway. How many lights are placed on each side of the taxiway?
Two on each side!
Runway edge lights may be no further than ... from the edge of the runway. (In areas that accumulate SIGNIFICANT accumulation of snow)
3m!
A taxiway intersects an apron. Two lights are on each side of the taxiway, indicating this intersection. What colour are these lights?
Yellow!
From what distance is an aerodrome beacon visible?
10 nautical miles!
What is the limit in distance between runway edge lights?
60m (200ft)!
What is the purpose of obstruction lighting?
To mark tall buildings, towers or mountains and hills that might be flight hazards.
A taxiway intersects a runway. Two lights are on each side of the taxiway, indicating this intersection. What colour are these lights?
Blue!