AAAE CM, Module 1 with correct answers

How did the railroads start commercial aviation? The railroad i dustry accused the government of creating a monopoly on carrying mail (by air) and convinced Congressman Clyde Kelly to sponsor the Air Mail Act of 1925. Authorizing the US govt. to contract airmail routes to private companies. What was the significance of the Air Commerce Act? It was the birth of commercial aviation. It created the new Aeronautics Branch known as the Civil Aeronautics Administration. (Which was a precursor to the FAA) Explain the function of the Civil Aeronautics Board. The CAB was charged with making the safety rules, conducting aircraft accident investigations and the economic regulation of the airlines. How did deregulation affect the airline industry? Airlines were free to move towards more profitable markets and routes and created a more hub and spoke like model which they took from the deregulation of Cargo model. What act created the FAA? The Federal Aviation Act of 1958 created the FAA. Characterized by the Jet Age. Renamed in 1966. What event resulted in the creation of the TSA? 9/11 What is the significance of the Airport and Airways Development Act of 1970? Creates the Airport Development Aid Program and the Planning Grant Program and expands the list of eligible projects. Also created Part 139 Certification of Airports. (Which are commercial service airports.) What's the growth stages of the the Airport Improvement Program? 1. Started in 1946 with the Federal Aid to Airports Program (FAAP) provides 50% funding and establishes the National Airport Plan (which becomes NPIAS) 2. Then the Airport and Airways Development Act of 1970: Airport Development Aid Program (ADAP) and the Planning Grant Program (PGP) expanded the list of projects. Also created the Aviation Trust Fund (collected through passenger seat tax, cargo waybill tax, fuel tax, aircraft registration fee etc) 3. Airport and Airways Improvement Act of 1982 creates the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and the NPIAS. What are the challenges facing our industry in the future? 1. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) 2. commercial Space transportation industry 3. Cyber security and the integration of NextGen and UAV Ops Who are the 'big dog' tenants at a commercial service airport? Air Carriers - providing scheduled passenger services. Who are the 'big dog' tenants at a General Aviation airport? FBOs and SASOs What is an FBO? Fixed Base Operator that provides fuel and other services to private aircraft. What are SASOs? Specialized Aviation Service Operator providing services like flight schools, charter operations, aircraft maintenance, etc. Approximately how many airports are there in the US? 19,360 How many commercial service airports are in the US? 540 How many GA airports are there in the US? 2,553 What's the significance of 2,500 enplanements? Number of enplanements needed to classify and airport as a Commercial Service Airport. What's the significance of 10,000 enplanements? Number of enplanements needed to classify an airport as Primary Commercial Service. What's the significance of the number 3,345? The number of airports in the US that are public-use, essential to the US and eligible for Federal funding or AIP funds. What is the purpose of a GA reliever airport? Airports designated to relieve commercial airports from GA traffic. Must have 100 or more based aircraft or 25,000 or more annual itinerant ops. What are the five types of airports in the US? 1. Commercial Service 2. General Aviation (and Reliever) 3. Cargo 4. Military 5. Private (not regulated) What is the difference between a joint-use and shared-use airport? Joint use is owned by the DOD (military) and leases a portion to civilian use. Shared use military and civilian ops each have their own areas. And then they decide together who is responsible for what activities in the shared movement area. What are the four groups of General Aviation airports? 1. National 2. Regional 3. Local 4. Basic What are the 4 types of airport Hubs? 1. Large (70% of traffic) 2. Medium 3. Small 4. Non-hub How many tons of cargo do you have to handle to be designated as a Cargo airport? 100 million tons What is Part 91? Private aviation What is Part 121? Commercial Aviation What is Part 135? Charter What is Part 125? Corporate Shuttle (20+ seats and more than 6,000 pounds) What is Part 380? Public Charters: when the airline leases a plane to a resort company for transport of pax to a destination What items are pilots required to check before flying? 1. Airport Facility Directory (Chart Supplements) 2. Notices to Airman 3. Weather 4. Weight and balance and aircraft performance 5. Part 121: may have Flight Dispatchers do this 6. PIC has the final say or power of the parking break if you fly Above what altitude are aircraft required to file and Instrument Flight Plan? 18,000 ft What are the rules for keeping aircraft separated under Visual Flight Rules? See and avoid What conditions must be in place for VFR operations? 1,000 foot ceiling and 3 miles of visibility What types of charts are used for VFR operations? Sectional Charts show navigational aids, airports, terrain, communication frequencies, airspace type and altitudes, obstructions, light patterns of city at night, Federal Airways etc. What types of charts are used for IFR operations? Terminal Instrument Maps (Terps) are used for IFR ops to show victor airways. Then there are High Altitude Maps for high speed jetways. What are the three types of visual approaches? 1. Visual 2. Non-precision (using at least one nav aid to provide lateral positioning) 3. A precision approach uses nav aids that provide vertical and lateral positioning information What's the difference between the airport sponsor and the airport director? The Airport sponsor is the airport owner or the governing entity of a single airport or local airport system. The airport Director is charged with operating the airport and implementing policy. Who does the FAA day is the responsible entity over an airport? Airport Sponsor Why is airport management challenging? Airports are categorized as an Enterprise Fun which refers to a branch of the government that operates like a business. There are also a lot of obligations that come with accepting grant money. Overall a highly regulated industry. What are the two predominate forms of airport Ownership in the US? 1. Municipality (city or county) 2. Airport Authority or Port Authority What are the advantages and disadvantages of municipal owned airports? + resources (funding, Human Resources, power time tax, eminent domain) - politics, lack of time dedicated by decision makers What are the advantages and disadvantages of an airport authority or port authority owned airport? + free from political influences, more business focused, on-scene decision making + resources How do privately operated airports work? A transfer of a typical government function to a private function. Public Entity airports The airport is a public entity and must be managed as a public entity. It is a business enterprise and a place for commerce to take place and therefore must be managed like a business. Responsibilities of Airport Sponsors - establish policies - set goals - identify strategies for filling the vision - execute contracts - approve plans and programs - select consultants and service providers Responsibilities of the airport manager? - implements policy - runs the airport day to day ops - operates safely and efficiently - Prepares financial plans - oversees planning and construction projects - secures new business Part 77 Obstructions