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When did the Wright Brothers achieve their first flight?
When did the Wright Brothers achieve their first flight?
What was the initial cargo transported by aircraft in commercial aviation?
What was the initial cargo transported by aircraft in commercial aviation?
Which navigational aid offers pilots information on wind direction and speed?
Which navigational aid offers pilots information on wind direction and speed?
Which airline operated a hub in Charlotte during the 1980s?
Which airline operated a hub in Charlotte during the 1980s?
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Which of the following is considered a controller position at an Air Traffic Control Tower?
Which of the following is considered a controller position at an Air Traffic Control Tower?
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What is the Advisory Circular that provides guidance on Airport Design?
What is the Advisory Circular that provides guidance on Airport Design?
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The Airport Reference Code is determined by the largest aircraft that conducts a minimum of how many operations annually?
The Airport Reference Code is determined by the largest aircraft that conducts a minimum of how many operations annually?
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What two main pieces of equipment are required for an Instrument Landing System?
What two main pieces of equipment are required for an Instrument Landing System?
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What is the purpose of an Environmental Impact Statement in relation to an airport?
What is the purpose of an Environmental Impact Statement in relation to an airport?
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What criteria determine whether an airport is considered constrained?
What criteria determine whether an airport is considered constrained?
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What is the standard width of a Runway Safety Area?
What is the standard width of a Runway Safety Area?
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What does ASDE stand for in airport operations?
What does ASDE stand for in airport operations?
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What is the main objective of airport projects under the NAS framework?
What is the main objective of airport projects under the NAS framework?
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What does the acronym 'ILS' most likely stand for in aviation terminology?
What does the acronym 'ILS' most likely stand for in aviation terminology?
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What is the meaning of 'IFR' in the context of aviation regulations?
What is the meaning of 'IFR' in the context of aviation regulations?
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Which term represents 'FAA' in the aviation industry?
Which term represents 'FAA' in the aviation industry?
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What does 'MGW' most likely refer to in a payload context?
What does 'MGW' most likely refer to in a payload context?
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What is the average concrete runway length for landing facilities in the US?
What is the average concrete runway length for landing facilities in the US?
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Which navigational aid provides controllers with aircraft speed, direction, and location within terminal airspace?
Which navigational aid provides controllers with aircraft speed, direction, and location within terminal airspace?
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Which two main documents are developed during the Airport Master Plan process?
Which two main documents are developed during the Airport Master Plan process?
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What is the optimum taxiway to runway separation (centerline to centerline)?
What is the optimum taxiway to runway separation (centerline to centerline)?
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Which technology initiative is being implemented by the FAA to modernize the air traffic control system?
Which technology initiative is being implemented by the FAA to modernize the air traffic control system?
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What is the typical runway length for regional and narrow body aircraft with a range of 1,200 nautical miles?
What is the typical runway length for regional and narrow body aircraft with a range of 1,200 nautical miles?
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What is the standard runway width for a Group V aircraft design?
What is the standard runway width for a Group V aircraft design?
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What is the area between the approach paths to parallel runways called?
What is the area between the approach paths to parallel runways called?
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Study Notes
Airport Planning and Design
- The Wright Brothers' first flight was in December 1903
- Air commerce began with aircraft transporting mail
- A wind cone is a navigational aid that shows pilots wind direction and speed
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport was a hub airport for Piedmont Airlines in the 1980s
- Air Traffic Control Tower positions include: Clearance Delivery, Local Controller, and Ground Controller
- Advisory Circular 150/5300-13B provides guidance on Airport Design
- The Airport Reference Code (ARC) is based on the design of the largest aircraft that conducts a minimum of 250 operations annually at an airport
- An Instrument Landing System (ILS) uses localizer and glideslope to provide navigational assistance
- The average concrete runway length for landing facilities in the US is 4,500 feet
- Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR) provides controllers with aircraft speed, direction, and location within the terminal airspace
- The Airport Master Plan develops two main documents: the Final Report and the Airport Layout Plan
- The optimal taxiway to runway separation (centerline to centerline) is 500 feet
- The FAA is implementing the following technology initiatives to modernize the air traffic control system: Optimized Profile Descent Approaches, Data Link Communication Program, and ATD-2 Predictive Aircraft Movement System
- The typical runway length for regional and narrow-body aircraft with a range of 1,200nm is 5,400 feet
- The standard runway width for a Group V aircraft design is 200 feet
- The area between approach paths to parallel runways is called the No Transgression Zone
- Appendix A of the Airport Design Advisory Circular contains a list of aircraft characteristics, including length, wingspan, and tail height
- The FAA considers approximately 3,300 airports vital to the National Airspace System (NAS)
- Under Instrument Meteorological Conditions, pilots are responsible for maintaining aircraft separation
- Airport projects should enhance capacity or improve safety for the NAS
Airport Markings and Safety
- Airfield painted markings include reflective materials to increase visibility at night
- An airport is considered constrained when it surpasses 15 minutes of average delay per aircraft operation
- A standard Runway Safety Area is 1,000 feet wide and extends 1,000 feet past the runway threshold
- A "LOT" sign indicates the location of a taxiway
- The NextGen program aims to modernize the Air Traffic Control system in the US
Determining Runway Length
- The factors to consider include:
- Aircraft Performance
- Runway Gradient
- Weather Conditions
- Runway Design Standards
- The maximum grade change allowed along the longitudinal plane of a runway is 1.5%
Navigation Systems and Abbreviations
- ASDE stands for Airport Surface Detection Equipment, which describes the equipment that provides controllers with a visual picture of aircraft on the airport surface.
- ILS stands for Instrument Landing System which provides pilots with guidance during landing procedures
- IFR stands for Instrument Flight Rules, which are a set of regulations for flying in instrument meteorological conditions
- FAA stands for Federal Aviation Administration, which is the US agency responsible for regulating civil aviation
- MGW stands for Maximum Gross Weight, which denotes the maximum weight an aircraft can operate at
- TOG stands for Takeoff Distance Available, which is the distance an aircraft needs to accelerate to takeoff speed
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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of airport planning and design. This quiz covers key concepts such as the history of aviation, navigational aids, and airport classifications. Dive into specifics about airport traffic control and the regulatory guidelines that shape airport infrastructure.