The Kelly Act - Answer- Authorized postmaster general to contract for domestic airmail
service with commercial air carriers
Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) -
... [Show More] Answer- Provided fuel and place for pilots/passengers to
rest. Offered services
Air Mail Act of 1925 - Answer- Commercial airlines became widespread
Commerce Act of 1926 - Answer- Federal govts.'s regulation of civil aviation
American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) - Answer- First airport management
trade organization established
Hub-and-Spoke - Answer- Allows cargo to be transported to central hub, where it's resorted and sent to final destination.
Airlines also used for more efficient way of moving passengers
Self-sustaining - Answer- Airport does not rely on municipal tax revenue to operate
Airport Sponsor - Answer- this entity is own/controls the direction of and is accountable
to the FAA for operating a public use airport
Airport Executive - Answer- tactical leader of airport (airport direction/manager), in
charge of day to day activities, makes recommendations to board
Which entity is responsible for preparing financial plans? - Answer- Airport
Executive/Manager
FAA Orders - Answer- Memo to an FAA District Office. Explains how to administrate a
process. How FAA will regulate a process
Term for Grant Assurances - Answer- -Non-land: Typically 20 years
-Land: Life of the land
-Equipment: lifespan of equipment
Part 13 Complain - Answer- Informal
-Know where to file
-Brief summary of process
-Results of processPart 16 Complain - Answer- -Formal
-Deadline driven
-Have to prove that you attempted to fix things w/ airport first.
What department was Aeronautics first organized under in the U.S.? - AnswerDepartment of Commerce
Min. number of enplanements per year to be classified as commercial service? -
Answer- 2500
Which precedent is the Works Progress Administration (WPA) responsible for setting? -
Answer- Airports should be self-sustainable
What signified the effective begging of privatized space flight? - Answer- Final flight of
US Space Shuttle
Correct classification for airport designated by FAA to relieve GA traffic from commercial
service airport? - Answer- GA Reliever
FAA Order - Answer- Directive to FAA Airport District Office personnel on specific
subjects and programs
What federal doc has the FAA found to be the most effective means for extending
federal govt. policy to local govt. units? - Answer- Grant Assurances
What waives immunity over claims arising out of contracts w/ the federal govt.? -
Answer- The Tucker Act
FAA term for the entity that is responsible for governance of the airport? - AnswerAirport Sponsor
Benefit of grant assurances to the airport user? - Answer- Ensure that an adequate level
of safe and efficient service is available to the public
According to FAA, which area do the most conflicts occur, related to permitted activity
on the airport? - Answer- Non-aeronautical use
What doc must always be up to date to receive federal funds? - Answer- Airport Layout
Plan
1987 Airport and Airway Safety and Capacity Expansion Act (ACEA) - Answer- Funding
priority was given to airport projects that focused on enhancing safety and sustaining an
airport's overall capacity to handle aircraft and ground operations
Capacity - Answer- A protein of an airspace or airports ability to handle a given volume
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