Commercial Pilot for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating › III. Airport and Heliport Operations › Task A. Runway/Taxiway/Heliport/Helipad Signs, Markings, and Lighting

CH.III.A.R1

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Interpretation of signs, markings, or lighting.

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Aeronautical Information Manual p. 2-1-9
Chapter 2. Aeronautical Lighting and Other Airport Visual Aids › Section 1. Airport Lighting Aids › 2-1-8. Pilot Control of Airport Lighting
Control of Lighting Systems a. Operation of approach light systems and runway lighting is controlled by the control tower (ATCT). At some locations the FSS may control the lights where there is no control tower in operation. b. Pilots ... request that lights be turned on or off. Runway edge lights, in-pavement lights and approach lights also have intensity controls which may be varied to meet the pilots request. Sequenced flashing lights (SFL) may be turned…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 2-1-13
Chapter 2. Aeronautical Lighting and Other Airport Visual Aids › Section 1. Airport Lighting Aids › 2-1-10. Taxiway Lights
Taxiway Lights a. Taxiway Edge Lights. Taxiway edge lights are used to outline the edges of taxiways during periods of darkness or restricted visibility conditions. These fixtures emit blue light. NOTE-At most major airports these lights have variable intensity ... settings and may be adjusted at pilot request or when deemed necessary by the controller. b. Taxiway Centerline Lights. Taxiway centerline lights are used to facilitate ground traffic under low visibility conditions. They are located along the taxiway centerline…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 2-1-6
Chapter 2. Aeronautical Lighting and Other Airport Visual Aids › Section 1. Airport Lighting Aids › 2-1-5. In-runway Lighting
Alternate green and yellow lights are installed, beginning with green, from the runway centerline to one centerline light position beyond the runway holding position or ILS critical area holding position. d. Taxiway Centerline Lead-On Lights. Taxiway centerline lead ... lights provide visual guidance to persons entering the runway. These “lead-on” lights are also color-coded with the same color pattern as lead-off lights to warn pilots and vehicle drivers that they are within the runway environment…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 2-2-1
Chapter 2. Aeronautical Lighting and Other Airport Visual Aids › Section 2. Air Navigation and Obstruction Lighting › 2-2-3. Obstruction Lights
Dual Lighting. A combination of flashing aviation red beacons and steady burning aviation red lights for nighttime operation and flashing high intensity white lights for daytime operation. Aviation orange and white paint may be omitted. 5. Catenary Lighting. Lighted markers ... available for increased night conspicuity of high-voltage (69KV or higher) transmission line catenary wires. Lighted markers provide conspicuity both day and night. Air Navigation and Obstruction Lighting b. Medium intensity omnidirectional flashing white lighting system provides conspicuity both…