Subtopic AGA 1.1 — Definitions

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1.1.1

Define aerodrome data.

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Regulation (EU) No 139/2014[57]

Optional content: aerodrome elevation, reference point, apron, movement area, manoeuvring area, hot spot

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Subtopic AGA 1.2 — Coordination

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1.2.1

Identify the information that has to be exchanged between Air Traffic Services (ATS) and the aerodrome authority.

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Aerodrome conditions, fire/rescue category, condition of ground equipment and NAVAIDs, AIRAC, Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

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Subtopic AGA 2.1 — Movement area

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2.1.1

Describe movement area.

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Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

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2.1.2

Describe the marking of obstacles and unusable or unserviceable areas.

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Flags, signs on pavement, lights

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2.1.3

Identify the information on conditions of the movement area that has to be passed on to aircraft.

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Essential information on aerodrome conditions

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Subtopic AGA 2.2 — Manoeuvring area

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2.2.1

Describe manoeuvring area.

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Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

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2.2.2

Describe taxiway.

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2.2.3

Describe daylight marking on taxiways.

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2.2.4

Describe taxiway lighting.

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Subtopic AGA 2.3 — Runways

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2.3.1

Describe runway.

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Runway, runway surface, runway strip, shoulder, runway-end safety areas, clearways, stopways

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2.3.2

Describe non-instrument runway.

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Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

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2.3.3

Explain declared distances.

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TORA, TODA, ASDA, LDA

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2.3.4

Explain the differences between ACN and PCN.

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Strength of pavements

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2.3.5

Describe daylight markings on runways.

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Optional content: runway designator, centre line, threshold, aiming point, fixed distance, touchdown zone, side strip, colour

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2.3.6

Describe runway lights.

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Optional content: colour, centre line, intensity, edge, touchdown zone, threshold, barettes

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2.3.7

Explain the functions of visual landing aids.

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Optional content: AVASI, VASI, PAPI

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2.3.8

Describe the approach lighting systems.

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Centre line, cross bars, stroboscopic lights, colours, intensity and brightness

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2.3.9

Characterise the effect of water/ice on runways.

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2.3.10

Explain braking action.

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Braking action coefficient

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2.3.11

Explain the effect of runway visual range on aerodrome operation.

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Subtopic AGA 3.1 — Obstacle-free airspace around aerodromes

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3.1.1

Explain the necessity for establishing and maintaining an obstacle-free airspace around aerodromes.

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Subtopic AGA 4.1 — Location

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4.1.1

Explain the location of different aerodrome ground equipment.

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Optional content: LOC, GP, VDF, radio communication or ATS surveillance systems sensors, stopbars, AVASI, VASI, PAPI

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