Table of Contents
- 1 When vehicles are responding to red ball incidents they are allowed to exceed the speed limits?
- 2 What is the vehicle speed limit during Nvd operations?
- 3 What are the color of runway markings and runway hold lines?
- 4 What does a VFR hold line look like?
- 5 What is the most serious CMA violation?
- 6 What is the most severe type of an airfield violation?
- 7 Can you land on a taxiway?
- 8 What is a VFR holding position?
When vehicles are responding to red ball incidents they are allowed to exceed the speed limits?
Airfield Driving
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When are vehicles responding to red ball incidents allowed to exceed speed limits? | They are not allowed to exceed limits |
| Where would this sign be located [4-22] (Red sign with white letter) | At the bar holdline for Runway 4-22 |
| Pick correct statement | Runway numbers represent |
What is the vehicle speed limit during Nvd operations?
The maximum speed limit for vehicles operating on the airfield ramp and away from aircraft is 15 MPH. 3. The maximum speed limit while on the runway is 40 MPH.
Which of the following vehicles are required to be chocked when parked on the airfield?
25 Cards in this Set
| Prior to driving on the Flightline drivers must | Complete local flightline driver’s training and possess proper doc. autorizeing flightline driving |
|---|---|
| Which of the following vehicles are required to be chocked when parked on the flightline | Vehicles without an integral braking system |
What are the color of runway markings and runway hold lines?
yellow
Markings for runways are white. Markings defining the landing area on a heliport are also white except for hospital heliports which use a red “H” on a white cross. Markings for taxiways, areas not intended for use by aircraft (closed and hazardous areas), and holding positions (even if they are on a runway) are yellow.
What does a VFR hold line look like?
A hold line is painted on a taxiway and applies to VFR and IFR traffic. It consists of a double yellow line and a double broken yellow line.
What is a major cause for a runway incursion?
To enter the runway at all times, even during suspended/closed ops. a major cause of runway incursions is? failure to listen to, comprehend and obey ATC instructions. what is the color of taxiway lights?
What is the most serious CMA violation?
A runway incursion is entering the runway without authorization from the Air Traffic Control Tower and is the most serious CMA violation.
What is the most severe type of an airfield violation?
The definition of a Controlled Movement Area Violation is an airfield infraction caused by aircraft, vehicles or pedestrians entering the Controlled Movement Area without specific Air Traffic Control Tower approval. This also includes runway incursions, the most serious form of CMAVs.
What does L and R mean on runways?
The ”L” and ”R” designate the relative position (left or right) of each runway respectively when approaching/facing its direction. A small number of airports have three parallel runways—the runway in the middle gets a “C” for center.
Can you land on a taxiway?
If the airport has a long taxiway that is oriented into the wind, isn’t near buildings or obstructions and there is no one on it, you land on the taxiway.
What is a VFR holding position?
Holding Position. Denotes entrance to runway from a taxiway. Located across centerline within 10 feet of hold sign on taxiways and on certain runways.
How serious is a runway incursion?
Runway Incursion Severity An incident in which separation decreases and there is a significant potential for collision, which may result in a time critical corrective/ evasive response to avoid a collision.