Vehicle Operations Training Part 1: NonMovement Area

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Vehicle Operations Training(Part 1 Non-Movement
Area)

• Rapid City Regional Airport
• Effective March 1, 2008

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Areas of Training All Drivers

• Define / Discuss Runway Incursions
• Definitions and Terms
• Be knowledgeable of terms used on an airport
• Discuss Airfield Safety and Security
• Explain the benefits of airfield safety/security
• Vehicle Operating Requirements
• Rules and Regulations
• Be knowledgeable of ground vehicle rules and
  regulations

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Runway Incursions

• Runway Incursion Any occurrence at an aerodrome
  involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft,
  vehicle, or person on the protected area of a
  surface designated for the landing and take off
  of aircraft.
• Runway incursions are primarily caused by error
  in one or more of the following areas
• Pilot/ground vehicle/controller communications
• Airport familiarity
• Loss of situational awareness

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Genesis of an Incursion
A safety hazard/ runway incursion is likely to
occur when the exact location of an aircraft or
vehicle on the airport surface in relation to a
specific ATC clearance is unknown.
PILOTS and VEHICLE OPERATORS must taxi and
maneuver their aircraft/vehicles on taxiways and
runways in accordance with ATC instructions.
CONTROLLERS must monitor the location and
progression of the aircraft and vehicles
operating on the airport surface, in accordance
with instructions issued, to provide separation
assurance.
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Runway Incursions

• An example of an incursion is a vehicle at an
  airport with an operating ATCT straying onto a
  runway in front of an aircraft causing the pilot
  to take an action to avoid a collision.
• When driving on the airfield, vehicle operators
  need to always be aware of their location and the
  meaning of all pavement markings, lights, and
  signs. When on the aprons and taxiways, stay away
  and steer clear of aircraft. Aircraft always have
  the right-of-way.
• NOTE Any individual involved in a runway
  incursion will receive remedial airfield drivers
  training prior to regaining airfield driving
  privileges

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Vehicle Deviation
VEHICLE OPERATORS PEDESTRIANS are at risk of
being a party to an incursion when they are
unable to correlate their visual observations of
airport signs, markings and lighting and other
physical features on the airport with specific
instructions. Some contributing factors
include - FAILURE TO ASK FOR HELP
WHEN CONFUSED - FAILURE TO USE THE AIRPORT
DIAGRAM - LACK OF TRAINING - NOT FAMILIAR WITH
AIRPORT
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Airport Runway and Taxiway Identification System

• View Driving on the Airport Operations Area
  Video

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Definitions and Terms

• Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) Specialty
  equipment and personnel trained to respond to
  airport emergencies for airport rescue and
  firefighting.
• Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) A facility
  using air to ground communications, visual
  signaling and other devices to provide air
  traffic control services to aircraft operating in
  the vicinity of the airport or on the movement
  area.
• Apron or Ramp A defined area on an airport or
  heliport intended to accommodate aircraft for the
  purposes of parking, loading and unloading
  passengers or cargo, refueling, or maintenance.
  Aircraft ALWAYS have the right-of-way when
  operating on the apron.
• Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) radio
  frequency designed for the purpose of carrying
  out airport advisory practices while operating
  when the tower is closed. Our CTAF is the tower
  frequency.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) The
  federal agency charged with the administration
  and oversight of the national airspace system,
  including, but not limited to, air traffic
  control and airport security.

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Definitions and Terms

• Fixed Base Operator (FBO) The companies that
  conduct the servicing of general aviation within
  the airport restricted area.
• Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Any loose item
  (trash, metal, rocks, etc) lying on the ground
  having the potential to cause significant damage
  to property, injury to personnel, or attract
  birds and other wildlife in the AOA.
• Jet Blast jet engine exhaust or propeller wash
  (thrust stream turbulence). Jet blast can blow
  debris or overturn vehicles.
• Restricted Area All areas within the AOA,
  including the Security Identification Display
  Area.
• Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) - An
  FAA designated restricted area. Each person must
  wear an airport issued or airport approved
  identification medium on your outermost garment
  unless under airport approved escort.

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Definitions and Terms

• Runway Safety Area - a defined surface
  surrounding the runway prepared or suitable for
  reducing the risk of damage to airplanes in the
  event of an undershoot, overshoot, or excursion
  from the runway.
• Taxiway - A paved and marked area established for
  taxiing of aircraft from one place on an airport
  to another. Taxiways have markings in yellow.
  They have stripes down the middle and double
  solid lines along the edges. In addition,
  taxiways have blue lights along the edges and
  green lights down the middle. Unlike runways,
  letters identifies taxiways. Black letters on a
  yellow background indicate a taxiway destination
  sign. Yellow letters on a black background
  indicate a taxiway location sign. The following
  are examples of taxiway signs

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Airfield Safety and Security

• Know and understand vehicle operating procedures
  and never deviate from them
• Be patient, observant, and non-assuming
• Drive slowly
• Always know your exact location and be aware of
  activity around you
• Never drive under any part of an aircraft or
  allow its wing to pass over your vehicle

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Airfield Safety and Security

• Aircraft always have the right-of-way
• You must yield to all moving aircraft
• Never cross in front of a moving aircraft
• The best thing to do if you see an aircraft
  approaching is STOP
• If the aircraft is heading towards you, determine
  the safest path and get out of the way

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Airfield Safety and Security

• Pilots have a limited field of view from the
  cockpit dont assume they can see you

Areas on the ground not visible to the flight
deck crew
Ground area visible from the flight deck
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Airfield Safety and Security

• Maintain a safe distance from parked or taxiing
  aircraft
• Do not operate a vehicle within 25 feet of any
  aircraft unless you are servicing or repairing of
  that aircraft
• Never drive under a passenger loading bridge
• Do not drive between a parked aircraft and the
  terminal building gates while passengers are
  loading and unloading
• Do not drive/operate a vehicle within 15 feet of
  the preceding vehicle. DO NOT TAILGATE

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Airfield Safety and Security

• Drivers must display functioning headlights and
  tail/brake lights during hours of darkness and
  reduced visibility. SLOW DOWN and STAY ALERT in
  reduced visibility conditions
• Display proper identification and security access
  permits
• Make sure your vehicle is properly equipped for
  the area where you operate, i.e., radio, beacons,
  reflective markings, lighting

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Airfield Safety and Security

• Please notify Airport Administration if you see
  the following on the AOA
• Scattered FOD
• It may cause aircraft damage or personal injury
• Waste or loose materials might attract birds or
  other wildlife
• Concentrated bird / wildlife activity
• Bird / wildlife strikes can cause fatal crashes

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Airfield Diagram
Airport Operations Area (AOA) The AOA consists
of all restricted ground areas of the airport,
including taxiways, runways, loading ramps, and
parking areas. In other words, everything that is
inside the perimeter fence. The AOA is divided
into two distinct areas the Movement area and
the Non-movement area.
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Airfield Graphic
Non-movement areas (NMA) The part of an airport
for which air traffic control services are NOT
required. Aprons and ramps are considered to be
in the non-movement area.
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Vehicle Operating Requirements

• Authorized Vehicles and Vehicle Identification
• Vehicle Lighting
• Vehicle Insurance
• Vehicle Inspection
• Vehicle Parking
• Accident Reporting
• Perimeter Roadways

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Authorized Vehicles and Vehicle ID

• All motor vehicles operating on the AOA must be
  in sound mechanical condition with unobstructed
  forward and side vision from the drivers seat.

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Vehicle Lighting

• No vehicle shall be permitted on the AOA unless
  it has operable headlamps and brake lights
• All aircraft refueling vehicles, and any other
  vehicle 8-foot or more in width, shall be
  equipped with a flashing amber beacon and
  flashing front, tail, and clearance lights that
  are activated at all times when operating on the
  AOA.

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Vehicle Insurance

• Any person operating a vehicle at or on the AOA
  must have a valid state vehicle operators
  license and evidence of insurance as required by
  state law

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Vehicle Parking

• No person shall park a vehicle on the AOA in a
  manner that obstructs or interferes with
  operations in the aircraft movement area or apron
  area.

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Accident Reporting

• Accident a collision between one aircraft or
  vehicle and another aircraft, vehicle, person, or
  object that results in property damage, personal
  injury, or death.
• Operators of vehicles involved in an accident on
  the airport that results in injury to a person or
  damage to an aircraft, airport property, or
  another vehicle shall
• Immediately stop and remain at the scene of the
  accident
• Call 911 Render reasonable assistance, if
  capable, to any person injured in the accident
• Report the accident immediately to the airport
  emergency services and/or law enforcement before
  leaving the scene, if possible.
• Provide and surrender the following to any
  responding personnel name and address, airport
  identification card, state drivers license, and
  any information such personnel need to complete a
  motor vehicle accident report

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Perimeter Roadways

• Vehicle Service Roada designated roadway for
  vehicles in a non-movement area
• The airside perimeter road shall be used only by
  vehicles designated to be on the movement area
• Each vehicle operator using an airport perimeter
  (security) gate shall
• Ensure the gate closes behind the vehicle prior
  to leaving the vicinity of the gate
• The vehicle operator shall also ensure no
  unauthorized vehicles or persons gain access to
  the AOA while the gate is open

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Vehicle Operator Rules and Regulations

• Review
• Noncompliance/Penalties

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Review

• Vehicles on the AOA are limited to those vehicles
  necessary to support the operation of aircraft
  services, cargo and passenger services, emergency
  services, and maintenance of the airport.
• No person shall operate a motor vehicle on the
  AOA except
• Persons assigned to duty in such areas
• Persons authorized by the Executive Director

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Review

• All South Dakota traffic laws and codes apply on
  airport property
• Heed and obey all posted vehicle speed limit
  signs, roadway markings, and signs
• Your drivers license must be in your possession
  any time you are driving in the AOA
• Seat belts, if installed, should be used
• No driver shall operate a vehicle while under the
  influence of alcohol, any narcotic, or
  habit-forming drug
• Smoking is prohibited on the terminal ramp and
  authorized only in designated areas in the AOA
• The maximum vehicle speed limit on the NMA is 15
  MPH
• The maximum speed for towing operations is 5 MPH
  or less
• Vehicle speeds within 50 feet of any aircraft
  shall be 5 MPH or less
• Emergency vehicles are exempt from this rule when
  responding to airport emergencies

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Noncompliance/Penalties

• Deviation In an emergency situation requiring
  immediate action for the protection of life or
  property, deviation from Rapid City Regional
  Airport Vehicle Operations Regulations, to the
  extent required to meet the emergency, is
  authorized
• Report In the event of a deviation, the
  responsible person must submit a written report
  to the Airport Executive Director stating the
  nature, extent, and duration of the deviation

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Noncompliance/Penalties

• Accidents Any accident or incident, involving
  aircraft and/or ground vehicles, will be Airport
  Executive Director and the Airport Administrative
  Office immediately after the accident or incident

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Noncompliance/Penalties

• Primary concern Safe and efficient operation of
  ground vehicles in the AOA
• The intent of the following consequences is not
  to punish, but to encourage future compliance
  with safety regulations

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Noncompliance/Penalties
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Summary

• Discussed Runway Incursions, Airfield Safety, and
  Security
• Defined a runway incursion and explained the
  benefits of airfield safety/security
• Definitions and Terms
• Covered terms used on an airport
• Vehicle Operating Requirements
• Rules and Regulations
• Covered ground vehicle rules and regulations

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Course complete

• Certification training for NMA drivers is
  complete however
• You must pass the written test
• For those needing Movement Area Drivers Training
• Contact Rapid City Regional Airport
  Administrative Office [phone]
• The MOV training is taught at the airport

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Vehicle Operations Training(Part 1 Non-Movement
Area)