Aviation Basics Course (ABC) Latest Update Graded A+

Aviation Basics Course (ABC) Latest Update Graded A+ Aerodrome Any area that is used for the arrival, departure, movement or servicing of aircraft. Airport An aerodrome that has an airport certificate in force. Phases of Flight Departure, enroute, and arrival. Runway A defined path used for landing, departing and taxiing. Taxiway A defined path established for the taxiing of aircraft from one part of an airport to another. Apron A part of the airport intended to accommodate the loading and unloading of passengers and cargo; the refuelling, servicing, maintenance and parking of aircraft; and any movement of aircraft, vehicles, and pedestrians. Intersection Any point where any combination of runways and taxiways cross such as: - two runways, - a runway and a taxiway, or - two taxiways. Manoeuvring Area Used for the take-off, landing, and taxiing of aircraft, excluding aprons. Helipad An area, usually with a prepared surface, used solely for the takeoff, landing, or parking of helicopters. Can be on apron or separate. Movement Area That part of an aerodrome to be used for the take-off, landing and taxiing of aircraft, consisting of the manoeuvring area and the apron(s). Ground Traffic All traffic, other than aircraft, on the manoeuvring and runway protected areas, such as vehicles, equipment and personnel. Flight service specialists have the authority to: Issue instructions to vehicles only. ATC have the authority to: Issue instructions to both vehicles and aircraft. Leg A path ATC can instruct aircraft to fly. Downwind Leg Flight path parallel to the landing runway in the direction opposite to landing (normally extends between the crosswind leg and the base leg). Base Leg Flight path extending from the end of the downwind leg to the extended centreline of the approach end of the landing runway.