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What is wingtip clearance?
1.4. 5.3. The wingtip clearance between parked alert aircraft is 15.2 m (50 ft). Distances are measured along a line perpendicular to the aircraft centerline to provide a 15.2 m (50 ft) wingtip passing clearance when aircraft exit the parking spot.
What does taxi full length mean?
RE: ATC Question: “Full Length” Full length means that they will be using the full length of the runway for takeoff, as opposed to taking off from an intersection further down.
What is the minimum clearance distance for Code C aircraft on aircraft stand?
TAXIWAY CLEARANCE DISTANCE Code Letter C : 3 m, if the taxiway is intended to be used by aeroplanes with a wheel base less than 18 m; 4.5 m, if the taxiway is intended to be used by aeroplanes with a wheel base less equal or greater than 18 m.
When do you issue a taxi clearance to a runway?
Issue the route for the aircraft/vehicle to follow on the movement area in concise and easy to understand terms. The taxi clearance/route must include the specific route to follow. When a taxi clearance to a runway is issued to an aircraft, confirm the aircraft has the correct runway assignment.
What should be included in a runway crossing clearance?
When issuing a runway crossing clearance, include specific instructions on where to cross the runway; Any other point along the route, issue: the entire route and then state the hold short instructions. After issuing a crossing clearance, specify the taxi instructions/route an aircraft/vehicle is to follow, if not previously issued.
Do you have to follow ATC clearance instructions?
The above requirements do not preclude issuing instructions to follow an aircraft observed to be operating on the movement area in accordance with an ATC clearance/instruction and in such a manner that the instructions to follow are not ambiguous. b.
What does read back of runway instructions mean?
A pilot’s read back of taxi instructions with the runway assignment can be considered confirmation of runway assignment. Movement of aircraft or vehicles on nonmovement areas is the responsibility of the pilot, the aircraft operator, or the airport management.