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What is the language used by ground based air traffic controllers to signal to aircraft?
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What action do you need to take if you are overtaking another aircraft and which aircraft has the right of way?
On the ground and in the air, commercial aircraft are controlled by the Air Traffic Controllers. Aircraft are separated by altitude and if you happen to be flying faster than another aircraft on the same heading, you just keep on going and pass it. There are conventions for light aircraft and when close to an airfield when not being controlled and there are 'rules' for TCAS systems which consider the aircraft performance when resolution for conflicts is generated.
What is the job title of those guys that direct air craft around on the ground?
They are called Air Traffic Controllers. National Air Traffic Controllers Association - http://www.natca.org/ What is an Air Traffic Controller? - http://www.natca.org/about/whatatc.msp FAQ's - http://www.natca.net/natca/faq.msp Well yes, ATCs guide the aircraft, mostly in the air, but also on the ground by commands over the radio or whatever, but I think the original poster meant the guys who physically direct the aircraft with glowing batons etc. I believe these are officially known as Aircraft Attendants, but informally as Batmen (and Batwomen, I suppose). The name comes from the long-ago time when they would use things like oversize table-tennis bats to convey their instructions.
What aircraft-related careers are there?
Pilot, flight instructor, ground instructor, mechanic, electronics technician, loadmaster, flight engineer, ground support, air traffic controller, aircraft salesman, aircraft assembly in a factory ... just as a start.
How do you add aircraft into airports on Microsoft Flight Simulator X when your in your own aircraft?
turn up the air traffic and ground traffic in settings on fsx. Not the more you have the more cpu use the programme demands
What do you call the guys who signal to aircraft prior to take off?
The person on the ground in front of the aircraft is called a Marshaller, the person in the control tower is an Air Traffic Controller (or a Ground Movement Controller)
When From whom should a departing VFR aircraft request radar traffic information during ground operations?
Ground control, on initial contact.
What does a flashing red light from the Air Traffic Control Tower mean?
Reference: 7110.65T Air Traffic Control Manual for an aircraft on the ground: Taxi clear of landing area or runway in use for aircraft in the air: Airport unsafe- Do not land for vehicles on the ground: Clear the taxiway/runway
What does a steady green light shining from the Air Traffic Control Tower mean?
If the aircraft is in flight, a steady green light signal from the control tower means cleared to land. If the aircraft is on the ground, it means cleared for takeoff. If the light is aimed at ground vehicles or foot traffic, steady green means cleared to cross the runway, or proceed.
What is ground support on general aviation for example airfield management aircraft management GA terminals at major airports?
Ground support in general aviation largely involves Air traffic control.
What is taxing of aircraft?
Movement of an aircraft on the ground.
What does the MIDS do for members of the Navy?
For members of the Navy the MIDS stands for 'Multifunctional Information Distribution System'. It is a program that will link fighter aircraft to a number of other divisions include airborne controllers, surveillance radar and ground command.
How many ground miles can you see an aircraft contrail on the horizon?
Depends on the height of the aircraft above ground.
