EO M160.01 – IDENTIFY MAJOR AERODROME COMPONENTS

Conclusion: The various areas of an aerodrome serve different purposes. As cadets, knowing the various components of an aerodrome will assist in identifying the components during aviation and airport operations activities.

TP3 ­ Explain components of an aerodrome

CONTROL TOWER - Some aerodromes have a control tower to ensure the safe and efficient movement of aircraft. The air traffic controllers in the tower are responsible for take off and landing procedures, circuit procedures and ground maneuvering of aircraft.

TERMINAL BUILDINGS - Terminal buildings are used for passengers arriving and departing. They are also used for baggage and cargo handling. Terminal buildings are located on the apron.

WINDSOCK - All aerodromes have at least one windsock or wind­t. The windsock is used by pilots to determine wind direction and speed. The approximate wind speed is indicated by the amount the windsock is extended. They are found on the airfield, beside the runway.

FLYING SCHOOL - Flying schools are used as training facilities for current pilots and those that want to learn how to fly.

HANGARS - Hangars are used to store aircraft to protect them from weather conditions that might damage their components. Hangars are also used to facilitate work while conducting maintenance tasks on the aircraft.

Confirmation of TP1 ­- TP3

What is the purpose of the control tower?

What color lights identify the sides of the runway?

What is the purpose of a taxiway?

What is the definition of an aerodrome?

What makes an airport different from an aerodrome?

TP1 ­ Define the terms aerodrome and airport.

-Around the world there is a system of aeronautical facilities designed to facilitate the efficient movement of air traffic, called aerodrome.

-Many aerodromes vary widely in the facilities and the services they offer. However, there are certain standard features that apply to every aerodrome.

TP2 ­ Explain components of the airside of an aerodrome.

AERODROME - An aerodrome is any area of land or water designed for the arrival, departure and movement of aircraft

AIRPORT - An airport is a licensed aerodrome, which possesses a certificate stating it has met all airport safety standards

-Airports do not need a control tower to acquire a safety certificate

RUNWAY - The area where aircraft take off and land. May be made of pavement, grass, gravel, dirt or snow among other materials. Runways are identified by numbers and by the white lights that run along each side.

TAXIWAY - The area used by an aircraft to maneuver around the aerodrome between aprons and runways. Letters normally designates taxiways. Taxiways are defined by blue lights along each side.

APRON The apron, also known as the tarmac or ramp area, is the part of an aerodrome intended to accommodate the loading and unloading of passengers and cargo. It is also the area used for refueling, servicing and parking of aircraft.

Introduction

Objectives: By the end of this lesson the cadet shall identify the major components of an aerodrome.

Importance: Knowing the various components of an aerodrome will assist cadets in identifying them during aviation and aerodrome operations activities.

EO M160.01 – IDENTIFY MAJOR AERODROME COMPONENTS

MTPs

-Define the terms aerodrome and airport.

-Explain components of the airside of an aerodrome.

-Explain components of an aerodrome

-Have the cadets identify components of an aerodrome.

What is an aerodrome?

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