HOT SPOTS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

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WELCOME TO DAAF FLIGHT LINE DRIVERS TRAINING
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FLIGHT LINE VEHICLE OPERATIONS

• BASIC AIRFIELD MARKINGS
• LICENSING PROCEDURES
• SPEED LIMITS
• VEHICLE OPERATIONS
• RUNWAY CROSSING
• COMMUNICATION/SIGNALS
• OTHER AUTHORIZED VEHICLES

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BASIC AIRFIELD MARKINGS

• Runways
• Runways have specific markings on them that are
  white. They will have numbers on each end and
  stripes down the middle with white lines on the
  edges. Runways that are served by an instrument
  approach will have more elaborate markings such
  as those shown in the figure. The most important
  thing to remember about a runway is that it is
  meant for aircraft use, so never drive your
  vehicle on it unless you are authorized to do so.

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BASIC AIRFIELD MARKINGS

• Taxiways
• Taxiways are areas used by the aircraft to
  get to and from the ramp and the runway. Taxiways
  look similar to runways, but are usually not as
  wide and they don't have the same kind of
  markings. Taxiway markings are yellow. Instead of
  numbers, taxiways use letters or letter/number
  combinations for designators. Like runways,
  taxiways are meant for aircraft use.
  Authorization is normally required before you
  operate a vehicle on runways or taxiways.

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BASIC AIRFIELD MARKINGS

• Aprons and Ramps
• Aprons or ramps are the areas where aircraft
  park, load, and unload. Your work may require you
  to drive on an apron. If so, be very careful.
  Watch out for aircraft that are moving and always
  yield the right-of-way to them. Don't assume the
  pilot will see you and stop. He or she may be
  busy with other things like radio communications
  or checklist items.
• In addition to watching for moving aircraft,
  be careful not to get too close to a parked
  aircraft. Aside from nicks and dents that are
  expensive to repair, you could be hurt if an
  aircraft suddenly started its engine and you were
  too close. You should also be aware of the
  problem of jet blast or prop and rotor wash.
  There have been several cases where vehicles have
  been overturned by jet blast. One way to tell if
  an aircraft is about to start its engine(s) or if
  the engine(s) is running is that the aircraft's
  flashing beacons will be on.

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LICENSING PROCEDURES

• Personnel operating vehicles on DAAF will be
  properly licensed.

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LICENSING PROCEDURES

• To operate a vehicle on DAAF you must
• a. Have a job requirement to drive
  on DAAF
• b. Complete this flight line
  drivers training module by your
  
  
• units Master Driver
• c. Receive a 70 or better on the
  end of course module test
• given by your units Master
  Driver
• d. Receive a thorough day and
  night flight line orientation
• given by your supervisor
• e. Have a valid U.S. Government
  Motor Vehicle Operator's
• Identification Card (OF 346)
  with appropriate vehicle
• qualification and the DAAF
  Flight line Driver Certificate
• f. Complete annual refresher
  training given by the units
• Master Driver

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SPEED LIMITS

• VEHICLE TYPE SPEED LIMIT
• Vehicles in close proximity (25 feet) of
  aircraft................................. 5 MPH
• Vehicles towing aircraft or aviation ground
  equipment (AGPU).. 5 MPH
• When traveling during periods of limited
  visibility or icy conditions 5 MPH
• Vehicles traveling within 30 feet of hanger
  doors 5 MPH
• Special purpose vehicles (tugs, tractors, buses,
  forklifts, Gators, tankers)
  10 MPH
• Vehicles operating on unpaved surfaces............
  ............................. 10 MPH
• General purpose vehicles (HMVEE)
  ..................................... 15 MPH
• Vehicles operating on the taxiways or
  runway.................................15 MPH
• Note In an emergency, speed limits may be
  exceeded by emergency vehicles

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VEHICLE OPERATIONS

• A flight line drivers certificate is required to
  drive a vehicle inside the flight line security
  gates. A gate transmitter is required to open the
  gates.

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VEHICLE OPERATIONS

• All vehicles operating on DAAF will
• a. Have fully operational headlights,
  tail lights,
• 4-way flashers and/or rotating
  yellow
• beacon. These lights will be used
  during vehicle
• operations.
• b. Have operational brakes and wheel
  chocks.
• c. Be equipped with ATC light gun
  signal sticker.
• d. The use of chains are authorized on
  aircraft tow vehicles only
• during icy conditions.

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VEHICLE OPERATIONS

• Ground guides will be used when operating within
  25 feet of an aircraft.

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VEHICLE OPERATIONS

• DO NOT leave vehicles unattended and motors
  running.

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VEHICLE OPERATIONS

• Vehicles parked within 25 feet of an aircraft
  should have their ignition off, parking brake
  set, wheels chocked and key in the ignition and
  hazard flashers on.

Beacon On
Keys in Ignition
Wheels Chocked
Flashers On
Emergency Brake Set
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VEHICLE OPERATIONS

• DO NOT drive between or under parked aircraft
  unless refueling, servicing, or towing the
  aircraft. Ground guides must be used to guide the
  vehicle to or away from the aircraft.

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VEHICLE OPERATIONS

• DO NOT OPERATE VEHICLE 40 FEET BEHIND OR 25 FEET
  IN FRONT OF AIRCRAFT WITH ENGINES RUNNING

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VEHICLE OPERATIONS

• No parking on taxiways or runways.

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NO UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES ON THE FLIGHTLINE
Privately-owned vehicles will be prohibited from
the flightline or other areas where aircraft are
parked, except when authorized by airfield
management.
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RUNWAY CROSSING

• If your airfield has an air traffic control (ATC)
  tower, it is called a "controlled" airport
  whenever the tower is operating. That means
  anyone flying into or out of the airfield must
  first get permission from ATC. Aircraft and
  vehicles on the ground must also get permission
  from ATC to be on the runway or taxiways. ATC
  calls these areas "movement areas". As an
  operator of a vehicle, you must get ATC
  permission (clearance) before you go onto a
  runway or taxiway, associated safety areas, or
  any other part of the movement area.
• Between the hours of 2300 to 0600 on Monday thru
  Friday, weekends and federal holidays the ATC
  is closed. Between these times all aircraft and
  ground vehicles must contact Davison Advisory
  (Base Operations) for advisory to proceed and
  operate in the movement areas. Check the airport
  diagram and be sure of the location of the
  movement areas.
• Davison Advisory does NOT give clearance or
  approvals. They give acft and ground vehicles
  information of any movement on the airfield and
  airspace for them to proceed with caution.
  Advisory will tell a ground vehicle to hold short
  or to stay at your position if needed.

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AIRCRAFT MOVEMENT AREA

• Movement area is the runway, taxiway and
  heliport area and other areas utilized for
  landing and take-offs
• Runway HOLD LINES are painted on each taxiway
  leading to the main runway 14/32
• Do not cross the taxiway or hold lines until you
  receive approval from the control tower

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RUNWAY CROSSING

• STOP AT THE HOLDLINE ! DO NOT CROSS UNLESS ATC
  OR BASE OPERATIONS GIVES YOU APPROVAL.

Stop Here
Stop Here
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Airport Diagram
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COMMUNICATIONS / SIGNALS

• Use two way radio set to airfield ground control
  frequency (channel 7). Each vehicle has a call
  sign identifying the vehicle (Golf cart/ Gator/
  Tug).
• Know the proper phraseology and never use
  Citizen's Band (CB) terminology or law
  enforcement codes.
• Think about what you are going to say before
  calling ATC.

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COMMUNICATIONS / SIGNALS
Standard Aviation Phraseology Acknowledge -
Let me know you have received and understand this
message. Advise Intentions - Tell me what you
plan to do. Affirmative - Yes. Confirm - My
version isis that correct? Correction - An
error has been made in the transmission and the
correct version follows. Go Ahead - State your
request (never means proceed) ATC will never
use Go Ahead in conjunction with permission to
proceed!. Hold- Stop where you are. Hold Short
of - Proceed to, but hold short of a specific
point. Negative - No, permission not granted, or
that is incorrect. Proceed - You are authorized
to begin or continue moving. Read Back- Repeat
my message back to me. Roger- I have received
all of your last transmission. (It should not be
used to answer a yes or no question). Say Again -
Repeat what you just said Standby - Wait I
will get back to you. (Standby is not an approval
or a denial. The caller should reestablish
contact if the delay is lengthy) Unable - I
cannot comply. Verify - Request confirmation of
information. WILCO - I have received your
message and understand it, (will comply).
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COMMUNICATIONS / SIGNALS
The Standard Aviation Alphabet
A Alpha B Bravo C Charlie D Delta E
Echo
K Kilo L Lima M Mike N November O
Oscar
U Uniform V Victor W Whiskey X X-ray Y
Yankee Z Zulu
F Foxtrot G Golf H Hotel I India J
Juliet
P Papa Q Quebec R Romeo S Sierra T
Tango
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Phraseology and Listening is Critical to avoid
misunderstandings Your Call sign Tower
this is, Services 1 request permission to cross
the active at the midfield. Tower
Services 1, Tower, Cross the active at the
midfield. Your Call Sign Tower this is ,
Services 1 crossing the active at the midfield,
will report when off the runway. Your Call Sign
Tower this is, Services 1 off the runway at
this time. Tower Services 1
Tower copies.
Note It is MANDATORY to read back the Tower and
Base Operations instructions to avoid any
misunderstandings! NO EXCEPTION!
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ATC LIGHT GUN SIGNALS

• Air traffic controllers have a backup system for
  communicating with pilots if the aircraft's or
  ATC's radios fail. ATC uses a light gun with
  different colors to tell pilots or vehicle
  drivers what to do. If you are ever working on a
  runway or taxiway and your radio quits, you
  should turn your vehicle towards the tower, start
  flashing your headlights and ATC will signal you
  with the light gun.
• This may take some time if the controller's
  attention is directed towards another part of the
  airport. Alternatively, try another frequency
  (the tower or "local control" frequency) or
  telephone base operations (703-806-7682/3) if you
  have access to a phone. BE PATIENT! Even a failed
  radio is not an excuse for proceeding without
  proper approval.

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CONTROL TOWER LIGHT GUN SIGNALS AIR/GROUND
ALL VEHICLE OPERATORS MUST COMPLY
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RED LIGHT
FLASHING RED CLEAR RUNWAY
STEADY RED STOP
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WHITE LIGHT
FLASHING WHITE LIGHT RETURN TO STARTING POINT
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GREEN LIGHT
STEADY GREEN CLEARED TO CROSS
RED GREEN GENERAL
WARNING EXTREME CAUTION
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OTHER AUTHORIZED VEHICLES

• Bicycles (including three wheel types and
  4-wheel type utility/service vehicles) i.e.
  Gators Golf Carts are
• permitted in the aircraft parking areas provided
  the following criteria is met
• Vehicle is necessary to perform duties!
• Operator is properly licensed for motorized
  vehicles
• At night, bicycles and utility/service vehicles
  have a front white lights that are visible from
  300 feet and rear/side areas of conveyance is
  marked by reflectors or reflective tape, white or
  yellow
• PPE is worn by the operator, for example seat
  belts will be worn when available
• Dont enter movement area without ATC clearance

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ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT FOREIGN OBJECT
DAMAGEREMOVE OR SECURE FOD ON VEHICLE Get in
the habit of picking up any trash and rocks near
aircraft movement areas. Avoid tracking mud and
rocks onto the pavement surfaces.
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The bottom line...
THE DAVISON ARMY AIRFIELD FLIGHT LINE DRIVERS
CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO OPERATE ON THE
FLIGHTLINE AND MOVEMENT AREAS.
Get the training you need to help prevent an
unnecessary accident on the Flight line!
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DRIVE SAFELY ON THE FLIGHT LINE
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