III. AREA OF OPERATION:

 

AIRPORT OPERATIONS Index

A. TASK: RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND ATC LIGHT SIGNALS

REFERENCES: AC 61-21, AC 61-23; AIM.

Objective. To determine that the applicant:

1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to radio communications and ATC light signals. This shall include radio failure procedures.

2. Selects appropriate frequencies.

3. Transmits using recommended phraseology.

4. Acknowledges radio communications and complies with instructions.

5. Uses prescribed procedures following radio communications failure.

6. Interprets and complies with ATC light signals.

 

B. TASK: TRAFFIC PATTERNS

REFERENCES: AC 61-21, AC 61-23; AIM.

Objective. To determine that the applicant:

1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to traffic patterns. This shall include procedures at controlled and uncontrolled airports, runway incursion and collision avoidance, wake turbulence avoidance, and wind shear.

2. Complies with traffic pattern procedures.

3. Maintains proper spacing from other traffic.

4. Establishes an appropriate distance from the runway, considering the possibility of an engine failure.

5. Corrects for wind drift to maintain the proper ground track.

6. Maintains orientation with the runway in use.

7. Maintains traffic pattern altitude, ±100 feet (30 meters), and the appropriate airspeed, ±10 knots.

8. Completes the appropriate checklist.

 

C. TASK: AIRPORT AND RUNWAY MARKINGS AND LIGHTING

REFERENCES: AC 61-21, AC 61-23; AIM.

Objective. To determine that the applicant:

1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to airport and runway markings and lighting.

Identifies and interprets airport, runway and taxiway markings and lighting.

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