Written exercise

Instructions to students: Choose the appropriate meaning or meanings, if more than one meaning applies. Mark the square accordingly.

A vector is

a.) a navaid	□
b.) a landing aid.	□
c.) a beacon.	□
d.) a heading given by the controller.	□

A controller can

a.) vary the intensity of the aerodrome beacon.	□
b.) vary the intensity of the runway lights.	□
c.) signal in morse code.	□
d.) turn on the lights of the runway in use.	□

Aerodrome markings

a.) are on the runway threshold.	□
b.) are on the taxiways.	□
c.) can be seen at a great distance.	□
d.) can be seen in poor visibility.	□

Approach lights

a.) permit a pilot to align his aircraft	□
b.) with the runway.	□
c.) are seen below the glide path.	□
d.) can be seen at a great distance.	□
e.) are seen just before touchdown.	□

A beacon is

a.) a row of lights.	□
b.) a light of high intensity.	□
c.) like a search light.	□
d.) the light from a flash light.	□

A beam of light

a.) can illuminate all angles at the same time	□
b.) is confined to one area at a time.	□
c.) is a morse code signal.	□
d.) if directed at you, can be momentarily blinding.	□

A red light indicates

a.) hazards.	□
b.) danger areas.	□
c.) obstacles.	□
d.) to the pilot he is below the approach slope.	□

VASIS is

a.) a landing aid.	□
b.) distinguishable by its green light.	□
c.) an electronic navaid.	□
d.) comprised of red and white lights.	□

LESSON 13