Ground Ops

Before we can fly, we probably have to taxi. At sleepy, non-towered facilities, getting from the ramp to the runway and vice versa usually isn’t much of a challenge unless the surface’s condition poses one. Meanwhile, towered facilities and larger airports bring their own challenges.

Key Takeaways:

• Ground operations require full attention, similar to the sterile cockpit concept, and pilots should plan taxi routes using airport diagrams and complete pre-flight tasks (like GPS programming) before moving.
• Maintain a slow taxi speed (under 20 knots) and ample distance from other aircraft to prevent collisions, prop blast damage, and unnecessary wear on the aircraft.
• Strictly adhere to hold-short lines and proper runway exit procedures, using appropriate exterior lighting and configuring controls for wind, as ground operations are as critical as airborne flight.

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