GM1 SPO.GEN.120(b)(4) Taxiing of aeroplanes

• ED Decision 2014/018/R found in: Air Operations (965/2012) Part-ARO Part-ORO Part-CAT Part-SPA Part-NCC Part-NCO Part-SPO (Feb 2025)

GM1 SPO.GEN.120(b)(4) Taxiing of aeroplanes ED Decision 2014/018/R SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE The person designated by the operator to taxi an aeroplane should possess the following skills and knowledge: (a) positioning of the aeroplane to ensure safety when starting engine; (b) getting ATIS reports and taxi clearance, where applicable; (c) interpretation of airfield markings/lights/signals/indicators; (d) interpretation of marshalling signals, where applicable; (e) identification of suitable parking area; (f) maintaining lookout and right-of-way rules and complying with ATC or marshalling instructions when applicable; (g) avoidance of adverse effect of propeller slipstream or jet wash on other aeroplanes, aerodrome facilities and personnel; (h) inspection of taxi path when surface conditions are obscured; (i) communication with others when controlling an aeroplane on the ground; (j) interpretation of operational instructions; (k) reporting of any problem that may occur while taxiing an aeroplane; and (l) adapting the taxi speed in accordance with prevailing aerodrome, traffic, surface and weather conditions. GM1 SPO.GEN.120(b)(4) Taxiing of aeroplanes ED Decision 2014/018/R SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE The person designated by the operator to taxi an aeroplane should possess the following skills and knowledge: (a) positioning of the aeroplane to ensure safety when starting engine; (b) getting ATIS reports and taxi clearance, where applicable; (c) interpretation of airfield markings/lights/signals/indicators; (d) interpretation of marshalling signals, where applicable; (e) identification of suitable parking area; (f) maintaining lookout and right-of-way rules and complying with ATC or marshalling instructions when applicable; (g) avoidance of adverse effect of propeller slipstream or jet wash on other aeroplanes, aerodrome facilities and personnel; (h) inspection of taxi path when surface conditions are obscured; (i) communication with others when controlling an aeroplane on the ground; (j) interpretation of operational instructions; (k) reporting of any problem that may occur while taxiing an aeroplane; and (l) adapting the taxi speed in accordance with prevailing aerodrome, traffic, surface and weather conditions. ##### GM1 SPO.GEN.120(b)(4) Taxiing of aeroplanes *ED Decision 2014/018/R* **SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE** The person designated by the operator to taxi an aeroplane should possess the following skills and knowledge: (a) positioning of the aeroplane to ensure safety when starting engine; (b) getting ATIS reports and taxi clearance, where applicable; (c) interpretation of airfield markings/lights/signals/indicators; (d) interpretation of marshalling signals, where applicable; (e) identification of suitable parking area; (f) maintaining lookout and right-of-way rules and complying with ATC or marshalling instructions when applicable; (g) avoidance of adverse effect of propeller slipstream or jet wash on other aeroplanes, aerodrome facilities and personnel; (h) inspection of taxi path when surface conditions are obscured; (i) communication with others when controlling an aeroplane on the ground; (j) interpretation of operational instructions; (k) reporting of any problem that may occur while taxiing an aeroplane; and (l) adapting the taxi speed in accordance with prevailing aerodrome, traffic, surface and weather conditions.