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<h1>Lesson 2d - Airport Procedures</h1>
<h2>Lesson Objective</h2>
<p>During this lesson, the student/candidate will learn the appropriate airport procedures, including the shape of the traffic pattern. The student will learn the airport markings, and procedures for avoiding runway incursions. Candidates for the Practical test will be expected to know about Land and Hold Short (LAHSO) procedures at controlled airports.</p>
<h2>Regulatory Requirement</h2>
<ul>
<li>Pre-Solo pilot (Student Pilot and Transition Pilots): <a href="http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=80cb350ebfe5217be4fc51b8be4ae09f&rgn=div8&view=text&node=14:2.0.1.1.2.3.1.4&idno=14" target="_blank" rel="noopener">§61.87(i)(5)</a></li>
<li>Private Pilot Test Candidate: <a href="https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_standards##Pilots" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> PTS</a> Area of Operation III(A,B,C)</li>
<li>Local procedures and policies of management of KFRR</li>
</ul>
<h2>Content</h2>
<ul>
<li>Airport markings</li>
<li>Runway markings</li>
<li>Taxiway markings</li>
<li>Pattern shape and flexibility</li>
<li>Adjustment of pattern shape to fit the immediate need</li>
<li>Powered Air Traffic Operations</li>
</ul>
<h2>Completion Standards</h2>
<p>When complete, the student will understand the role and function of the pattern, and most importantly the complete flexibility of the pattern. The student will also understand that the pattern is not the goal, getting the aircraft on the ground is the goal. The student will be able to explain:</p>
<ul>
<li>The mechanics of the pattern</li>
<li>Differences between the powered traffic pattern versus glider traffic pattern</li>
<li>Range of flexibility in the pattern</li>
<li>General altitudes for beginning the pattern.</li>
<li>Judgment of angles during pattern approach</li>
</ul>
<h2>Prerequisite Study</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.skylinesoaring.org/documents/club-documents#h.v5fj9yydmaiq" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Skyline Soaring Club Operations Manual</a> Appendix B, Front Royal Operations</li>
<li><a href="https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aeronautical Information Manual</a> Chapter 4, Sections
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap4_section_3.html#$paragraph4-3-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-3-1</a>,</li>
<li><a href="https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap4_section_3.html#$paragraph4-3-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-3-2</a>,</li>
<li><a href="https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap4_section_3.html#$paragraph4-3-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-3-3</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap4_section_3.html#$paragraph4-3-4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-3-4</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/glider_handbook/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Glider Flying Handbook (2013)</a>, <a href="https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/glider_handbook/gfh_ch07.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chapter 7</a>, pages 7-22 through 7-25</li>
<li>FAA Advisory Circular <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Recommended Standard Traffic Patterns</span> <a href="http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/8ce3f88c034ae31a85256981007848e7/74c9017c9457e4ab862569d800780551/$FILE/AC90-66A.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AC 90-66A</a></li>
<li>FAA <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.921569);">Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">R</span>unway Incursion Avoidance<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.921569);">. </span><a href="https://www.faa.gov/regulationspolicies/handbooksmanuals/aviation/phak/appendices" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Appendix 1</a></li>
</ul>
<h2>Recommended Study</h2>
<ul>
<li>Aeronautical Information Manual<br />
<ul>
<li><u>Taxiway Lights</u> <a href="https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap2_section_1.html#$paragraph2-1-10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AIM 2-1-10</a></li>
<li><u>Airport Pavement Markings</u> <a href="https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap2_section_3.html#$paragraph2-3-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AIM 2-3-2</a></li>
<li><u>Runway Markings</u> <a href="https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap2_section_3.html#$paragraph2-3-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AIM 2-3-3</a></li>
<li><u>Taxiway Markings</u> <a href="https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap2_section_3.html#$paragraph2-3-4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AIM 2-3-4</a></li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Displaced Threshold Markings</span> <a href="https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap2_section_3.html#$paragraph2-3-4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AIM Figure 2-3-4</a></li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Taxiways Located in Runway Approach Area</span> <a href="https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap2_section_3.html#$paragraph2-3-4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AIM Figure 2-3-15</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h2>Further Study</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/online-learning/online-courses">AOPA Online Courses</a> <a href="https://www.aopa.org/lms/courses/runway-safety/#splash" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Runway Safety</a> <em>(Cool!)</em> (Requires AOPA membership)</li>
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<h1>Lesson 2d - Airport Procedures</h1>
<h2>Lesson Objective</h2>
<p>During this lesson, the student/candidate will learn the appropriate airport procedures, including the shape of the traffic pattern. The student will learn the airport markings, and procedures for avoiding runway incursions. Candidates for the Practical test will be expected to know about Land and Hold Short (LAHSO) procedures at controlled airports.</p>
<h2>Regulatory Requirement</h2>
<ul>
<li>Pre-Solo pilot (Student Pilot and Transition Pilots): <a href="http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=80cb350ebfe5217be4fc51b8be4ae09f&rgn=div8&view=text&node=14:2.0.1.1.2.3.1.4&idno=14" target="_blank" rel="noopener">§61.87(i)(5)</a></li>
<li>Private Pilot Test Candidate: <a href="https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_standards##Pilots" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> PTS</a> Area of Operation III(A,B,C)</li>
<li>Local procedures and policies of management of KFRR</li>
</ul>
<h2>Content</h2>
<ul>
<li>Airport markings</li>
<li>Runway markings</li>
<li>Taxiway markings</li>
<li>Pattern shape and flexibility</li>
<li>Adjustment of pattern shape to fit the immediate need</li>
<li>Powered Air Traffic Operations</li>
</ul>
<h2>Completion Standards</h2>
<p>When complete, the student will understand the role and function of the pattern, and most importantly the complete flexibility of the pattern. The student will also understand that the pattern is not the goal, getting the aircraft on the ground is the goal. The student will be able to explain:</p>
<ul>
<li>The mechanics of the pattern</li>
<li>Differences between the powered traffic pattern versus glider traffic pattern</li>
<li>Range of flexibility in the pattern</li>
<li>General altitudes for beginning the pattern.</li>
<li>Judgment of angles during pattern approach</li>
</ul>
<h2>Prerequisite Study</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.skylinesoaring.org/documents/club-documents#h.v5fj9yydmaiq" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Skyline Soaring Club Operations Manual</a> Appendix B, Front Royal Operations</li>
<li><a href="https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aeronautical Information Manual</a> Chapter 4, Sections
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap4_section_3.html#$paragraph4-3-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-3-1</a>,</li>
<li><a href="https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap4_section_3.html#$paragraph4-3-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-3-2</a>,</li>
<li><a href="https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap4_section_3.html#$paragraph4-3-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-3-3</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap4_section_3.html#$paragraph4-3-4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-3-4</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/glider_handbook/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Glider Flying Handbook (2024)</a>, <a href="https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/glider_handbook/gfh_chapter_7.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chapter 7</a>, pages 7-31 through 7-36</li>
<li>FAA Advisory Circular <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Recommended Standard Traffic Patterns</span> <a href="http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/8ce3f88c034ae31a85256981007848e7/74c9017c9457e4ab862569d800780551/$FILE/AC90-66A.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AC 90-66A</a></li>
<li>FAA <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.921569);">Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">R</span>unway Incursion Avoidance<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.921569);">. </span><a href="https://www.faa.gov/regulationspolicies/handbooksmanuals/aviation/phak/appendices" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Appendix 1</a></li>
</ul>
<h2>Recommended Study</h2>
<ul>
<li>Aeronautical Information Manual<br />
<ul>
<li><u>Taxiway Lights</u> <a href="https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap2_section_1.html#$paragraph2-1-10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AIM 2-1-10</a></li>
<li><u>Airport Pavement Markings</u> <a href="https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap2_section_3.html#$paragraph2-3-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AIM 2-3-2</a></li>
<li><u>Runway Markings</u> <a href="https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap2_section_3.html#$paragraph2-3-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AIM 2-3-3</a></li>
<li><u>Taxiway Markings</u> <a href="https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap2_section_3.html#$paragraph2-3-4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AIM 2-3-4</a></li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Displaced Threshold Markings</span> <a href="https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap2_section_3.html#$paragraph2-3-4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AIM Figure 2-3-4</a></li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Taxiways Located in Runway Approach Area</span> <a href="https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap2_section_3.html#$paragraph2-3-4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AIM Figure 2-3-15</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h2>Further Study</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/online-learning/online-courses">AOPA Online Courses</a> <a href="https://www.aopa.org/lms/courses/runway-safety/#splash" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Runway Safety</a> <em>(Cool!)</em> (Requires AOPA membership)</li>
</ul>
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