20 Questions
What percentage of available funds can be used for noise abatement programs?
35%
Any remaining AIP funds after entitlement are considered what?
Discretionary Funds
According to the AIP handbook, what percentage of the federal share is allocated to large and medium hub airports?
75%
According to the AIP handbook, what percentage of the total cost is the federal share at small, non-hub, and general aviation airports?
90%
According to the AIP handbook, what percentage of the cost is the federal share at large and medium hub airports for noise implementation projects?
80%
What office typically handles the AIP funding decisions?
Federal Aviation Administration District Office (ADO)
If a reauthorization bill isn't passed, sometimes Congress passes a shorter-term bill known as?
Continuing Resolution
What kind of funds are the first to be issued to states and airports?
Entitlement Funds
What is the term when the state assumes responsibilities for administering AIP grant at “other than primary” airports?
Block-Grant states
Who must initiate a payment request for a grant in the context of aviation noise abatement programs?
The airport sponsor
Is a Facilities Implementation Plan (FIP) subject to change from year to year?
True
What FAR Part provides the operator with detailed regulations relating to managing objects that may interfere with aircraft flying in the airport area?
FAR Part 77
Any natural growth, terrain, permanent, or temporary construction or alteration is defined as
Object
Is a temporary construction crane considered an obstacle in aviation noise abatement?
Yes, because it can cause significant noise disturbance
What is the normal decision height in aviation?
200 feet
What is the surface that starts 200 feet from the runway end and extends outward for up to 50,000 feet for a precision approach runway?
Approach Surface
What is the horizontal distance of the conical surface?
4,000'
Which imaginary surfaces go up at a 20:1 Slope?
Conical surfaces
At what height is the Horizontal surface a level plane?
150'
What is the range of the width of the primary surface?
250' - 1,000'
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