Aviation Midterm

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What does ATC stand for?

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Air Traffic Control

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What is the purpose of aprons at an airport?

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Where vehicles and airplanes share the same space

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What is a control tower?

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A structure that houses air traffic controllers.

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What does the term "heading" refer to in aviation?

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The direction an airplane points with respect to true or magnetic north

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What is a runway used for?

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Taking off and landing planes

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What does "runway heading" indicate?

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A number labeling a runway based on degrees from true or magnetic north

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What does the term "taxi" refer to in an airport context?

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Ground movement of an airport

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What is a taxiway?

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A passageway between the parking area and the runway.

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What is the function of a wind direction indicator?

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To give a pilot an indication of the wind direction

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What is a wind sock used for?

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Showing direction of the wind