1. Listen to ten transmissions and match them to the turnaround and ramp real incidents (a-j) below.

Write the number of

the conversation next to the incident. (FP 1.24)
a. passengers missing f. taxiway blocked
b. wing tip damaged g. tractor unserviceable
c. tyre to be replaced h. incorrectly positioned at the gate
d. aircraft run off taxiway i. fuel overflow
e. incorrect baggage j. APU failed

2. One word in each sentence is incorrect. Correct the word and then match the names of the forces and their descriptions.
1. Compression is when two objects slide in the opposite direction
2. Torsion is when something is pulled apart or stretched
3. Bending is the same as twisting
4. Shear is when an object is squeezing one side and stretching the other side
5. Tension is when an object is squeezed or pressed together.

EXTRA POINT: Which kind of stress is shown in the picture?

3. Read the following passage about GPS and answer the following questions.
1. What kind of clocks is used? ______________________________________________________________
2. What does a GPS unit measure? ____________________________________________________________
3. What is the meaning of acquisition? ________________________________________________________
4. How accurate is this system? ______________________________________________________________
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5. What is the meaning of Coordinated Universal Time? ___________________________________________

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 GPS
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is becoming the primary means of navigation worldwide. The system is
based on satellites in a continuous grid surrounding the Earth at an altitude of approximately 20,200 km, each
equipped with an atomic clock set to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) at Greenwich, England, called Zulu time
or military time, which means it is written in four digits, e.g., 16.30 rather than civilian 4.30 pm. The GPS units in
the aircraft, or even in a pilots hand, find the nearest three satellite signals in a process called acquisition. Once
it has identified the satellites locations from their acquisition codes, it measures the time delay between
transmission and reception of each satellites radio signal and calculates the distance to each satellite, since the
signal travels at a known speed. The pilot then knows his latitude and longitude, accurate to within one metre.
The accuracy of GPS is affected by atmosphere conditions, including humidity and reflections of signals from
buildings and geographical features. The navigation message from a satellite is also transmitted only every 12.5
minutes, so the data is slightly out of date, which may cause up to 2 m of inaccuracy. In coming years, GPS will be
made even more precise and include ground transmitters at the ends of runways to aid landing.

4. Look at the diagram and complete the description of what the planes mentioned are doing.
1. RJ112_____________________________________ its gate

2. CA193_____________________________________ the apron

3. ____________________ an aircraft__________________ on runway 27R
4. ____________________ two aircraft_________________ at the gates
5. EL467_____________________________________ runway 27L
6. The A330__________________________________ position
7. Three aircraft_______________________________ for take-off on runway 27R
8. QE433_____________________________________ an intersection
9. An aircraft__________________________________ A

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5. Label these signs and markings from international airports with the definitions below. Write the corresponding letter
next to the marking/sign definition.

(a)
(b) (c) (d)

(e) (f) (g) (h)

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 runway holding position sign _____________________ outbound destination sign _______________________
taxiway ending marking ________________________ no-entry sign _________________________________
runway exit sign ______________________________ ILS critical area sign _____________________________
runway centerline marking ______________________ taxi location sign _______________________________

6. Match these airport facilities, services and equipment to their short definitions. Write the letter that corresponds to the
definitions.
1. apron ______ a. service which provides flight crew with flight data
2. blast fences ______ b. place where taxiways or runways cross each other
3. de-icing gantry ______ c. part of aerodrome security which prevents intrusions
4. dispatch ______ d. parking position
5. engineering ______ e. open area in front of terminal or hangar
6. intersection ______ f. part of ILS equipment
7. localizer ______ g. service which keeps runways available in winter
8. perimeter fence ______ h. barriers used to protect people, vehicles, etc., from engine thrust

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 9. snow clearance ______ i. department in charge of aircraft maintenance
10. stand ______ j. used in cold conditions to spray aircraft

7. Complete the sentences using the adverbs in the box.

severely almost a little very Soon
only just hard only slightly Severely

1. Taxi with caution, the airport is _______________ congested.

2. Boarding is____________ complete. We should be ready to push back in five minutes.
3. The ground crews are working very___________ to make sure we get away on time.
4. Some of the passengers were late arriving at the gate: well need_____________ more time
5. We have_______________ closed the doors and are ready to depart.
6. When the servicing truck reversed into the RH engine, it ____________ damaged the cowling.
7. There is____________ one container waiting to be loaded.
8. Can you vacate your stand as __________ as possible?
9. The servicing cart ______________________ scratched the fuselage.
10. A flight attendant was _________________ concussed when we braked hard.

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8. Complete the following diagram. Use the words in the box. Then answer the questions.
longitudinal axis lateral axis vertical (normal) axis
pitch yaw roll

1. Which flying control makes the nose of the aircraft go up or down? ___________________________________
2. Which flying control makes the nose of the aircraft go right or left? ___________________________________
3. Which flying control makes one wing go up and the other wing go down? ______________________________
4. What does the pilot use to control the ailerons? _________________________________________________
5. Where are the ailerons and what is their purpose? ________________________________________
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6. What does the pilot use to control the elevator? _________________________________________________
7. Where is the elevator and what is its purpose? ______________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
8. What does the pilot use to control the rudder? __________________________________________________
9. Where is the rudder and what is its purpose? ________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
9. Describe with your own words the following aerobatic manoeuvre.

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