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Where are Isolation points located? |
* U East of the entrance to the Boneyard * RWY 08-26 between threshold of 26 and N |
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Where are the following gates located? * 205 * 235 * 401 * 402 * 126A * 306A |
* 205 - Apron 3 North of Eagle (automated) * 235 - East end of service road that leads to FCC * 401 - East side of Apron 7 (by UPS) * 402 - East side of Apron 9 (automated) * 126A - Apron 6 North of Old Fire Hall * 306A - Guardhouse West of Hanger 101 |
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How can you determine active Runway Headings? |
* Monitor ATIS * Monitor East or West Ground * view the heading from which the aircraft are landing and departing * check windsocks or flags at DFM to see wind direction (aircraft will land or depart into the wind) |
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* Who must a vehicle operator receive permission from before crossing or entering a Runway? * What is the distance a vehicle operator must maintain from the runway without permission? |
* Operator must receive permission from Ground Control before crossing or entering a runway * Vehicle Operators must be 60m or 200 feet from the Runway EDGE |
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How many Holding Bays are there, and what are the locations |
* There are 4 Holding Bays 1 - Threshold of RWY 17R by taxiway A 2 - Threshold of RWY 29 by taxiway U 3 - Threshold of RWY 35L By taxiway C 4 - East end of taxiway M |
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Can you cross the perimeter road around the threshold of RWY 35L when an aircraft is taking off from the threshold? |
* No - the threshold is close to the perimeter road and the jet blast or prop wash could damage the vehicle or even injure the operator |
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1 - Who provides control service in the maneuvering area? 2 - Which Controllers do AVOP holders monitor when airside and what are their frequencies ? |
1 - Calgary Ground 2 - Apron - 121.3 East Ground - 125.35 West Ground - 121.9 |
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1 - Where must a vehicle operator switch their radios from East to West or West to East ground? 2 - what are East and West ground frequencies? |
1 - When crossing RWY 17R-35L North of RWY 11-29, or crossing RWY 11-29 East of RWY 17R-35L (exceptions; F1 and J between C and RWY 17R-35L are part of West Ground) 2 - East Ground 125.35 West Ground 121.9 |
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Describe Dual Ground Control, and advise how the 2 areas are identified |
* 2 frequencies used to monitor and control the maneuvering area * West Ground, 121.9, is the area West of RWY 17R-35L and South of RWY 11-29. Also, F1 and J between C and RWY 17R-35L are part of West Ground. RWYs 17R-35L and 11 -29 are controlled by West Ground The remainder is East ground, 125.35 (including RWY 17L-35R and connected taxiways) |
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What do you do if your Radio does not operate and you need to cross a Runway? |
* Face vehicle towards control tower * Flash Headlights on and off * wait for light signal from tower and follow direction |
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What is the significance of the folded over sign that is located between the mock up site and the Big Top if it is folded up?
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* This sign will be folded up if the Big Top (Baggage Search Station) is being used. The sign says "Use of Radios Prohibited past this Point" If you see this sign, and you see activity at the Big Top, turn off all of your comm equipment, before entering the area, and avoid the area if possible |
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What is the operational significance of Taxiway S? |
* When wind conditions cause RWY 29 to become active, Aircraft are able to land on RWY 29, and Aircraft can be on RWY 35R at Taxiway S and not interfere with the landing aircraft on RWY 29 |
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1 - What are the components of the ILS system? 2 - What clearance must vehicles keep away from ILS components. 3 - How can you get access to the area around the ILS components if necessary? |
1 - Localizer - LOC, and Glide Path - GP are the components of the ILS system 2 - Clearance is 150m, or 500 feet from the LOC or GP 3 - The Operator must receive permission from Gound Control before entering the area around the ILS components |
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1 - What is the pull back distance required to be clear of an aircraft on a Taxiway? 2 - What is code F pull back distance on Taxiways by RWY 17L-35R? |
1 - Pull back is 47.5m or 160 feet from taxiway center line 2 - Code F pull back for area by RWY 17L-35R is 57.5m or 190 feet from the taxiway centerline * Aircraft should be confidant that there is ample room for clearance, not "just enough room" |
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1 - What is the minimum distance needed to be clear of a taxiway in use when working in the area? 2 - advise differences between East and West side |
1 - 47.5m or 160 feet from taxiway center line
2 - Code F clearance for area by RWY 17L-35R is 57.5m or 190 feet from the taxiway centerline * Aircraft should be confidant that there is ample room for clearance, not "just enough room" |
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1 - Which RWY is the primary emergency RWY? 2 - Which Taxiway provides a hard surface to reach RWY 17L-35R from Emergency Response gate East? |
1 - RWY 17L-35R 2 - Taxiway Z is the only place to access RWY 17L-35R from the East perimeter road |
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If a RWY crossing is required, what is the preferred crossing point? |
* The RWY Threshold is the preferred crossing point |
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Which perimeter roads are only accessible to D Permit holders? |
* The perimeter road around the threshold of RWY 08, accessible from the AMC and Taxiway L * The perimeter road around the threshold of RWY 29, accessible from taxiway R, taxiway N, or gate 235 |
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1 - What is the speed limit on taxiways when passing over an underpass? 2 - Where are the overpasses located? 3 - How are the overpasses indicated? |
1 - 50k/hr 2 - Taxiways E, J, and R 3 - Increased frequency of blue edge lights and single, solid, yellow parallel lines on the shoulder of the taxiway indicating a hazard. Red lights indicating the actual fall hazard. |
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When you have flashed your headlights at the tower indicating that your radio is not working, but you need to cross a runway, what are the 4 light signals you could receive from the tower, and what do they mean? |
* Flashing green light - Proceed * Solid red light - Stop, Hold your position * Flashing red light - Vacate your position Immediately * Flashing white light - return to your start point (tower does not expect to allow you to cross the runway) |
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Describe "Low Visibility Operations" |
* Low visibility when visibility less than 1200 ft * Maneuvering area under positive control - must receive clearance from Ground to move on taxiways * Construction/Maintenance projects suspended- advise ground when you and your contractors are clear of taxiways and runways * Non essential vehicles must exit maneuvering area * below 600 ft, all operations strictly limited |
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Describe "Reduced Visibility Operations" |
* Reduced visibility when visibility 2600 - 1200 ft
* Maneuvering area under positive control - must receive clearance from Ground to move on taxiways * ADM will determine if Construction/Maintenance projects are suspended - if they are, advise ground when you and your contractors are clear of taxiways and runways * Non essential vehicles must exit maneuvering area * below 1200 ft, Low Visibility operations in effect |
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If instructed to leave a runway, what must a D AVOP holder do? |
1 - Acknowledge instructions 2 - Proceed immediately to a safe position at least 60m - 200ft from the RWY edge 3 - Inform Calgary Ground that you are OFF the RWY and provide your exact location |
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When would a D AVOP holder require permission from Calgary Ground to move from an Apron to a Taxiway? |
* If driving a fuel tanker truck * If driving a slow moving vehicle * when escorting a slow moving vehicle * When escorting aircraft under tow |
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When is it permissible to cross the illuminated red stop bar at the taxi holding positions on RWY 17L-35R? |
* You can never cross the stop bar if it is illuminated *You need permission from Calgary Ground to proceed onto RWY 17L-35R and you can only proceed if the lights are OFF |
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If given permission to cross a runway prior to a call up, what must an operator do? |
* Operator must give readback to Calgary Ground to acknowledge the message has been understood |
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If you wish to operate within 60m - 200ft of a RWY edge, what must an operator do? |
1 - request permission from Calgary Ground 2 - advise the approximate distance work/vehicles will be from the RWY edge 3 - Set up and maintain a listening watch |
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If you want Calgary Ground to repeat an instruction, what is the correct phraseology for the request? |
* Use the term "Say Again" or "Repeat" |
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What must be done if an escorted vehicle drives away without it's escort? |
1 - Notify Calgary Ground of the situation, and advise the vehicle's direction of travel 2 - try to regain control of the escorted vehicle * Remember to get permission to enter or cross Runways if needed |
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To ensure priority when crossing a runway in emergency situations, what phraseology must be used? |
* Use the term "Responding to" followed by the specific location in their call up to Calgary ground |
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Where is the South Parking Pad, and what are the spot numbers? |
* South Pad is South of concourse C, between taxiways G and JT * spot numbers are 140-145 |
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Where is the West Parking Pad, and what are the spot numbers? |
* West side of Apron 1, between taxiways HB and HD * Spot numbers are 120-129 |
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List the Hierarchy of the Rights of Way on an Apron (in order) |
1 - aircraft under power or under tow 2 - emergency vehicles responding to emergencies, red lights flashing 3 - YYC vehicles in performance of duties such as snow/FOD removal 4 - Glycol and glycol recovery vehicles in performance of their duties 5 - Fuel trucks backing out of operational stand 6 - Marshallers and tugs returning from a pushback 7 - Pedestrians in crosswalks or walkways 8 - All other vehicles |
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What are the 10 signs of a pushback? |
* Marshallers present * Tug attached * Anti collision light on * Engines running * Doors and hatches closed * Bridge retracted * Pylons removed * Service vehicles are gone * Wheel chocks removed * Glycol trucks present |
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What does a CAT1 hold line look like, and where are they located at YYC? |
* 2 parallel yellow lines across the width of the taxiway/holding bay with pairs of intersecting yellow lines * 1 is on taxiway U, West of the holding bay of RWY 29 * 1 is at the holding bay of RWY 17R |
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What does a CAT1 hold sign look like? |
* White lettering on a red background (white on red) |
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Where is the AMC (Airside Maintenance Center) located? |
* on West side of taxiway A, North of RWY 08-26, South of A3 * Can be accessed from groundside by Gate 10. |
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Where is Firehall 13 located? |
* Located by Gate 37, At the intersection of taxiways G and F |
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What are the Compass Rose locations? |
* Holding Bay of taxiway M * Holding Bay of RWY 29 * Center of Apron 9 de icing pad * Taxiway P Across from Shaw Hanger |
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1 - What is an uncontrolled taxiway? 2 - where are they located at YYC? |
1 - A taxiway on which aircraft do not require permission from Ground Control to move 2 - Taxiways P, GB, and GD |
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What is the Apron 1 radio Frequency? |
* 121.3 |
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What is the West Ground radio frequency? |
* 121.9 |
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What is the East Ground frequency? |
* 125.35 |
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What is the ATIS radio frequency? |
* 128.225 |
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What does it mean when you are directed to "Expedite" or proceed with "No Delay"? |
* This is a direction given by Calgary Ground to proceed without delay |
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What does it mean to Hold Short of a runway? |
* Remain at least 60m - 200ft from the nearest RWY edge while awaiting for permission to cross or enter the RWY. *if on the grass use runway designator signs, windsocks or other fixed landmarks to estimate the distance clear of the runway edge |
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What purpose do the Localizer and Glide Path (Glide Slope) serve to aircraft? Where are they located on the airfield? |
* They are parts of the ILS (Instrument Landing System) that provides horizontal and vertical guidance to landing aircraft * Glide Path (horizontal) - Red and White shack with antenna attached is Located beside RWY * Localizer (Vertical) - Red and White shack past the RWY Threshold (Localizer for RWY 35L - past the threshold of RWY 17R is painted white) |
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What do you do if you are on a runway and the edge lights start to blink on and off? |
* Notify Calgary Ground message has been received and you are complying * Leave runway immediately do not stop until you are 60m - 200ft from runway edge * When off at a safe distance, notify Calgary Ground you are off and give exact location |
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What must an operator do if they cannot comply with instruction from Calgary Ground after acknowledging the instruction? |
* Operator must notify Calgary Ground immediately, and advise their location, difficulty, and ask for assistance |
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List all intersections on RWY 11-29 |
* West to East; J, W, J2, A, RWY 17R -35L, C, G, F1, F, U |
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List all intersections on RWY 08-26 |
* West to East; L, A, RWY 17R-35L, C, Y, N, Perimeter road connects to threshold of RWY 26 |
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What are the main runways at YYC? |
* RWY 17L-35R and RWY 17R-35L |
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What are the characteristics of a CAT1 hold line? |
* Located before runway hold locations, where interference with Glide Path transmission may be caused by proximity of aircraft or vehicles * Must have clearance from Calgary Ground before crossing |
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How many runways are at YYC? What are the runway headings? |
* there are 4 runways at YYC * RWY 08-26 * RWY 11-29 * RWY 17R-35L * RWY 17L-35R |
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What are the parallel taxiways that run the length of RWY 17R-35L? |
* taxiway A * taxiway C |
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Which taxiways have red lights that indicate the end of the taxiway paved surface? |
* West end of taxiway P * South end of taxiway N * East end of taxiway M * North end of taxiway AB |
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What colours are runway Threshold lights, and what is the the colour facing toward/away from the runway? |
* Runway threshold lights are 1/2 red, and 1/2 green * The red half faces the runway, and green faces the approach |
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What are the Apron 1 fixed hold locations, and what is their associated taxiway? |
* 4 & 5 taxiway K * 6 & 7 taxiway HB * 8 & 9 taxiway HD * 10 & 11 taxiway G * 14 taxiway JT * 15 & 16 taxiway JS * 17 JR/E |
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Where is the North Parking Pad, and what are the spot numbers? |
* North Parking Pad is North of concourse A by the Blast wall * Spot numbers are 110 and 111 |
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How can you drive from Apron 7 to Apron 5 without crossing a runway? |
* North on Apron 7 to W, W to A, A to the AMC, South on AMC Perimeter road around threshold RWY 08 to L, L to P, P to A, South on A to perimeter road, East on perimeter road around threshold RWY 35L to Apron 3, East to service road to Apron 4, East on Apron 4 service road to Apron 5. |
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List all intersections on taxiway B |
* North to South; D, D6, BC, BA, E, J, D5, R, S, Q, threshold RWY 35R |
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List all intersections on taxiway F |
* West to East; G, F1, R, Threshold RWY 29 |
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Which taxiways can be used to access the 8 thresholds of the 4 runways at YYC |
* 08; L - 26; Only perimeter road access * 11; J, W - 29; U, F * 17R; A, C - 35L; A, C * 17L; D, V - 35R; B, Q |
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List all intersections on taxiway J |
* West to East; threshold RWY 11, J2, A, RWY 17R-35L, C4, C, H, G, JV, JT, JS, JR, JQ, B, D, D2 |
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How can you drive from Apron 2 to Apron 7 without crossing a runway?
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* Apron 2 to GB, GB to G, G to J, J to H, H to HB, HB to K, K to old perimeter road. old perimeter road around threshold RWY 17R to AB, AB to A, A to J, J to the perimeter road at the West end, Perimeter road around thershold RWY 11 to Apron 7 |
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List all intersections on taxiway C |
* North to South; threshold RWY 17R, K, HB, HD, C6, J, C4, RWY 11-29, C2, U, C1, C3, RWY 08-26, YB, Y, threshold RWY 35L |
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List all intersections on RWY 17R-35L |
* North to South; C, A, C6, J, C4, RWY 11-29, A1, C2, U, C1, A3, C3, RWY 08-26, C, A |
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List all intersections on taxiway A |
* North to South; threshold RWY 17R, AB, AE, J, RWY 11-29, A1, W, U, A3, RWY 08-26, P, RWY 35L |
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List all intersections on taxiway N |
* North to South; RWY 08-26, M, Apron 5 |
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List all intersections on taxiway Y |
* North to South; U, C1, C3, RWY 08-26, YB, C |
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Which taxiways at YYC have a 30k/hr speed limit? |
* Taxiway A South of RWY 08-26, and P |
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What are some characteristics of Apron 10? |
* Located East of taxiway Y between RWY 08-26 and U * Groundside access from Gate 235 * Connected to Y by YD and YE * Used as a de-icing pad |
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What are some characteristics of Apron 9? |
* Airside access from AE (through de-ice pad, and J2 * Groundside assess from Gate 402 and Gate 400 by the new Live Animal Cargo Building * Tenants; Air Canada Cargo, Westjet catering, Cargojet, Cargolux, CBSA |
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What are some characteristics of Apron 8? |
* Access from taxiway P * Compass rose on P across from Shaw hanger * Tenants; Shaw, Executive Flight Centre, Central Mountain Air, Alberta Health Services (Medivac) West Condos, Old Sunwest hangers |
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What are some characteristics of Apron 7? |
* Access from taxiway W and WB * Groundside access from Gate 401 * Tenants; Fedex, UPS, and Purolator * Watch for small Aircraft (Metros) which may be difficult to spot if they are between larger aircraft * Watch for aircraft wingspan when using perimeter road around threshold RWY 11 |
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What are some characteristics of Apron 6? |
* Access from taxiway A, P * Tenants; CBSA, STARS, Flair Air, Shell Landmark, old firehall * Groundside access from Gate 126A (Response Gate West) North of old firehall * If an aircraft is parked in the CBSA lines, do not cut across the CBSA area in your vehicle |
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What are some characteristics of Apron 5? |
* Access from taxiways N, M * Tenants; SAIT, Air Sprint, HAWCS (CPS), North Caribou, Regional 1, Canadian North, Executive Flight Centre * If HAWC helicopter anti collision light is on and rotors are turning, stay off of taxiway N, as HAWC will fly over the length of N at a low altitude and you may cause an incursion |
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What are some characteristics of Apron 4? |
* Access from taxiway YB * Tenants; AVMAX, Aero Aviation, Canadian North, Kenn Borek, ESSO-Avitat-Skyservice |
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What are some characteristics of Apron 3? |
* Access from taxiway Y, C * Groundside access from Gates 201, 205 * Tenants; Eagle, CD Aviation, Viking, Condor * Small Aircraft tie down area across from Gate 205 * Use caution if crossing in front of Viking hanger when aircraft with props running are in front of the hanger |
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What are some characteristics of Apron 2? |
* Access by taxiway JV, Exits are JV, GB, and GD * GB and GD indicate exit only with do not enter signs facing G, and 1/2 blue 1/2 red edge lights - red facing G, blue facing Apron 2 * Groundside access from Gates 303, 302 * Used for Cargo and Air Canada de-icing |
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List all intersections on Runway 17L-35R |
* North to South; D, V, Z, D6, D1, D4, D3, D2, D5, S, Q, B |
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List all intersections on taxiway D |
* North to South; threshold RWY 17L, V, B, Z, D6, D1, BC, D4, E, D3, J, D2, D5, R, S |
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List all intersections on taxiway E |
* East to West; D3, D, B, JQ, EA, JR |
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What are the 11 entrances to Apron 1? |
* K, HB, HD, G, JT, JS, JR, E, EA, BA, BC |
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List all intersections on taxiway G |
* North to South; J, GB, GD, F, RWY 11-29 |
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Describe the following lights; 1 Apron Edge lights 2 Taxiway edge lights 3 Runway Edge lights 4 Apron entrance lights 5 Intersection of 2 taxiways 6 Intersection of a taxiway and a runway (west side) |
1- Single blue 2 - Single blue 3 - Single white 4 - Double amber 5 - Double blue 6 - Double blue with a recessed white |
