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Runway Declared Distances
-Background Declared distances are specific lengths of runway that are published for aircraft operations, specifically when taking off or landing,…
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Crane Operations Schemes
-Background Cranes are usually temporary but can adversely affect aviation due to their height. It is therefore often necessary for…
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‘Hazards on’ for Airports and Car Park Glare
-Overview Safeguarding an airport has many facets. For aerodrome safeguarding, it is common to assess and manage, where possible, the…
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How Bad is Fuel Tankering?
-Background British Airways and other airlines have been suffering bad press lately because of an economic practice that results in…
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Don’t get Blown Away – Jet Blast and Wake Turbulence
-Background Aircraft cause powerful movements in the air around them which can damage buildings and structures in the vicinity of…
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The role of NATS and where they operate in the UK
-Overview If you are developing a wind farm or building development in the vicinity of an airport, radar installation or…
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Airport Safeguarding – Contacts and Links
-Airport Safeguarding ensures that new buildings and structures do not endanger aircraft or airport operations. In the United Kingdom safeguarding…
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OLS Surfaces
-Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS) are used for protecting aircraft from obstacles around airports and military bases. The surfaces are: Take…