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Taxi Operations

Objective​

Identify taxi operations, including taxi speed, wind effects, airport diagrams, NOTAMs, and ATC phraseology.

Motivation​

Taxiing is a critical phase of flight that requires careful attention to detail and adherence to procedures. Understanding taxi operations is essential for safe and efficient ground movement of aircraft.

Timing​

30 minutes

Format​

Elements​

  • Basic Taxi Procedure
  • Taxi Speed
  • Wind
  • Windsocks
  • Wind Tee and Tetrahedrons
  • Airport Diagrams
  • Airport Hotspots
  • Hotspot Information
  • Notice to Airmen - NOTAMS
  • Example Taxi Clearance
  • Copying Taxi Instructions
  • Taxi Clearance
  • Entering and crossing runways
  • Low visibility operations
  • Night taxi operations
  • Aircraft Lighting (91.209)
  • General ATC Phraseology
  • Departure
  • Example Taxi Clearance
  • Progressive Taxi

Questions​

  • You're at a large unfamiliar airport and ATC gives you taxi instructions to your destination. You are unsure of the taxiway layout and want to ensure you follow the instructions correctly.
    • What should you do?
  • ATC gives you instructions to taxi to runway 36 via B, but B will cross runway 31. As you approach runway 31, what should you do?
  • You're taxiing for takeoff when you notice large gusts of headwind.
    • How should you position your controls?
    • Anything else on your mind?

References​

  • AIM 4-2-1: Radio Communications Phraseology and Techniques
  • AIM 4-3-1: Airport Operations