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1
Q

What does ALA stand for?

A

Aircraft Landing Areas.

2
Q

Name four factors that determine whether or not the Runway can be used?

A
  • Runway Weight Limit.
  • Runway Type Pressure Limit.
  • Runway Width.
  • Operational Restrictions.
3
Q

Name four Runway factors which are needed to check the Aircraft’s performance?

A
  • Runway Surface.
  • Runway Slope.
  • Takeoff and Landing Distance Available.
  • Elevation.
4
Q

Certified/Registered Aerodromes: What are the ranges in length for a Runway?

A

400 to 4000 metres.

5
Q

Certified/Registered Aerodromes: What are the ranges in width for a Runway?

A

18 to 45 metres.

6
Q

What does RESA stand for?

A

Runway End Safety Area.

7
Q

What does ASDA stand for?

A

Accelerate-Stop Distance Available.

8
Q

What’s the main difference between a Clearway and Stopway on a Runway Strip?

A

Stopway will usually be prepared to carry the weight of an Aircraft.

9
Q

Define Obstacle-clear Takeoff Gradient?

A

The slope of the surface from the end of the Runway Strip to the highest obstacle in the Takeoff Climb.

10
Q

What does TORA stand for?

A

Takeoff Run Available.

11
Q

What does TODA stand for?

A

Takeoff Distance Available.

12
Q

What does LDA stand for?

A

Landing Distance Available.

13
Q

Except in an Emergency, what is required to use an ALA?

A

Consent from the owner/occupier.

14
Q

Define ALA Clearway?

A

An area with no obstacles with a slope of 2.5% from the end of the Runway over a width of 45 metres.

15
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Define Fly-over Area?

A

The ground adjacent to the Runway Strip with no obstacles.

16
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Define Lateral Transitional Area?

A

An area extending outwards from the outer edge of the Fly-over Area on either side of the Runway.

17
Q

ALA: Minimum length of a Runway?

A

15 metres.

18
Q

ALA: Length of Runway Strips?

A

30 to 45 metres wide.

19
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ALA: What’s the maximum percentage for the Longitudinal Surface Slope?

A

Should not exceed 2%.

20
Q

ALA: What’s the maximum percentage for the Transverse Surface Slope between Runway and Runway Strip?

A

Should not exceed 2.5%.

21
Q

ALA: What’s the maximum percentage of the Transverse Surface Slope between outer edges of Runway Strip to Fly-over Areas?

A

Should not exceed 12.5%.

22
Q

Which colour markers are used for an ALA Runway?

A

White.

23
Q

Name four types of Runway markers used for an ALA Runway?

A
  • Cone Marker.
  • Inverted Bucket.
  • Road Safety Cones.
  • Flush Marker.
24
Q

Which colour markers are used for an ALA Runway Strip (2)?

A
  • White for Runway Markers.

- Yellow for Apron and Taxiway edges.

25
Q

Name two types of markers for an ALA Runway Strip?

A
  • Cone Marker.

- Gable Marker.

26
Q

Other than markers, what other main requirement is required for ALA?

A

Wind Direction Indicator.

27
Q

Name two types of surfaces at an ALA which can degrade the performance and landing of an Aircraft?

A
  • Rough.

- Soft.

28
Q

How can an ALA be tested for rough surface?

A

By driving a vehicle at a speed of 75 kilometres per hour.

29
Q

How can an ALA be tested for soft surface?

A

By driving a vehicle in a zigzag no less than 15 kilometres per hour.