AVOP YYC EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Where are the Isolation Points located? - Correct Answers -* U East of entrance to
boneyard
* RWY 08-26 between threshold RWY26 and N
Where are the following gates located?
- 205
- 235
- 401
- 402
- 126A
- 306A - Correct Answers -* 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
How can you determine active runway headings? - Correct Answers -* Monitor ATIS
* Monitor East or West Ground
* View the headings from which aircraft are landing and departing
*Check windsocks or flags to see wind direction (aircraft usually land and take off into
the wind)
Who must a vehicle operator receive permission from before crossing or entering a
runway? - Correct Answers -* Vehicle operators must receive permission from Calgary
Ground before crossing or entering a runway
What is the distance a vehicle operator must maintain from a runway edge before you
must receive permission from Calgary Ground? - Correct Answers -* Vehicle operators
must be 60m or 200ft from the runway edge
How many Holding Bays are there in the maneuvering area, and what are their
locations? - Correct Answers -* There are 4 holding bays;
1 - Threshold of RWY 17R by A
2 - Threshold of RWY 29 by U
3 - Threshold of RWY 35L by C
4 - East end of M
, Can you cross the perimeter road around the threshold of RWY 35L when an aircraft is
taking off from the threshold? - Correct Answers -* No - the threshold is too close to the
perimeter road and jet blast or prop wash could damage the vehicle or even injure the
operator
Who provides control service to the maneuvering area? - Correct Answers -* Calgary
Ground
Which controllers do vehicle operators monitor when airside, and what are the
frequencies? - Correct Answers -* Apron control - 121.3
* East Ground - 125.35
* West Ground - 121.9
Where must a vehicle operator switch their radio from East to West, or West to East
Ground? - Correct Answers -* 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)
Describe dual ground control, and advise how the 2 areas are identified - Correct
Answers -* 2 frequencies are used to monitor and control the maneuvering area
* West Ground 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 controlled by West Ground.
The remainder is East Ground, including RWY 17L-35R and connected taxiways
What is the procedure when your radio is not functioning and you need to cross a
runway? - Correct Answers -* Face vehicle to control tower
* Flash headlights on and off
* wait for light signal from the tower;
solid red - stop, hold your position
flashing red - vacate area immediately
flashing green - proceed with caution
flashing white - return to starting point on airfield
What is the significance of the folded sign located between the Big Top and the Mock
up sight when the sign is folded up? - Correct Answers -* This sign will be folded up if
the Big Top (Baggage Search Station) is being used. The sign reads "use of redios
prohibited past this point"If you see this sign, turn off all communication equipment
before proceeding, and avoid the area if possible.
What is the operational significance of taxiway S? - Correct Answers -* When wind
conditions dictate RWY 29 becoming active, aircraft are able to be on RWY 35R at S for
departure, and will not interfere with aircraft landing on RWY 29
1 - What are the components of the ILS system?
2 - What clearance must vehicles maintain from ILS components?
ANSWERS
Where are the Isolation Points located? - Correct Answers -* U East of entrance to
boneyard
* RWY 08-26 between threshold RWY26 and N
Where are the following gates located?
- 205
- 235
- 401
- 402
- 126A
- 306A - Correct Answers -* 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
How can you determine active runway headings? - Correct Answers -* Monitor ATIS
* Monitor East or West Ground
* View the headings from which aircraft are landing and departing
*Check windsocks or flags to see wind direction (aircraft usually land and take off into
the wind)
Who must a vehicle operator receive permission from before crossing or entering a
runway? - Correct Answers -* Vehicle operators must receive permission from Calgary
Ground before crossing or entering a runway
What is the distance a vehicle operator must maintain from a runway edge before you
must receive permission from Calgary Ground? - Correct Answers -* Vehicle operators
must be 60m or 200ft from the runway edge
How many Holding Bays are there in the maneuvering area, and what are their
locations? - Correct Answers -* There are 4 holding bays;
1 - Threshold of RWY 17R by A
2 - Threshold of RWY 29 by U
3 - Threshold of RWY 35L by C
4 - East end of M
, Can you cross the perimeter road around the threshold of RWY 35L when an aircraft is
taking off from the threshold? - Correct Answers -* No - the threshold is too close to the
perimeter road and jet blast or prop wash could damage the vehicle or even injure the
operator
Who provides control service to the maneuvering area? - Correct Answers -* Calgary
Ground
Which controllers do vehicle operators monitor when airside, and what are the
frequencies? - Correct Answers -* Apron control - 121.3
* East Ground - 125.35
* West Ground - 121.9
Where must a vehicle operator switch their radio from East to West, or West to East
Ground? - Correct Answers -* 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)
Describe dual ground control, and advise how the 2 areas are identified - Correct
Answers -* 2 frequencies are used to monitor and control the maneuvering area
* West Ground 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 controlled by West Ground.
The remainder is East Ground, including RWY 17L-35R and connected taxiways
What is the procedure when your radio is not functioning and you need to cross a
runway? - Correct Answers -* Face vehicle to control tower
* Flash headlights on and off
* wait for light signal from the tower;
solid red - stop, hold your position
flashing red - vacate area immediately
flashing green - proceed with caution
flashing white - return to starting point on airfield
What is the significance of the folded sign located between the Big Top and the Mock
up sight when the sign is folded up? - Correct Answers -* This sign will be folded up if
the Big Top (Baggage Search Station) is being used. The sign reads "use of redios
prohibited past this point"If you see this sign, turn off all communication equipment
before proceeding, and avoid the area if possible.
What is the operational significance of taxiway S? - Correct Answers -* When wind
conditions dictate RWY 29 becoming active, aircraft are able to be on RWY 35R at S for
departure, and will not interfere with aircraft landing on RWY 29
1 - What are the components of the ILS system?
2 - What clearance must vehicles maintain from ILS components?
