Private Pilot for Airplane Category › II. Preflight Procedures › Task D. Taxiing (ASEL, AMEL)

PA.II.D.K3

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Airport markings, signs, and lights.

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Aeronautical Information Manual p. 2-2-2
Chapter 2. Aeronautical Lighting and Other Airport Visual Aids › Section 3. Airport Marking Aids and Signs › 2-3-1. General
operating at low altitudes and when performing a reconnaissance of landing areas. Air Navigation and Obstruction Lighting Section 3. Airport Marking Aids and Signs 2-3-1. General a. Airport pavement markings and signs provide information that is useful…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 14-38
Chapter 14: Airport Operations › Chapter Summary
This chapter focuses on the following major areas: • Runway incursion overview • Taxi route planning • Taxi procedures • Communications • Airport signs, markings and lighting Figure 14-58. A Bombardier CRJ-200 regional jet overran the runway at Yeager Airport (KCRW) in Charleston…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 2-3-33
Chapter 2. Aeronautical Lighting and Other Airport Visual Aids › Section 3. Airport Marking Aids and Signs › 2-3-11. Destination Signs
Outbound destination signs identify the general direction to departure runways. The sign…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 2-3-14
Chapter 2. Aeronautical Lighting and Other Airport Visual Aids › Section 3. Airport Marking Aids and Signs › 2-3-5. Holding Position Markings
An aircraft exiting a runway is not clear of the runway until…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 2-3-28
Chapter 2. Aeronautical Lighting and Other Airport Visual Aids › Section 3. Airport Marking Aids and Signs › 2-3-9. Location Signs
2-3-9. Location Signs a. Location signs are used to identify…
Instrument Procedures Handbook p. 1-5
Chapter 1: Departure Procedures › Runway Incursions
Airport Signs, Lighting, and Markings Flight crews use airport lighting, markings, and signs to help maintain situational awareness. These visual aids provide information concerning the aircraft’s location on the airport, the taxiway in use, and the runway entrance being ... preventable. If you encounter unfamiliar markings or lighting, contact ATC for clarification and, if necessary, request progressive taxi instructions. Pilots are encouraged to notify the appropriate authorities of erroneous, misleading, or decaying signs or lighting that would contribute…