Runway Incursion Prevention
Best Practices
The FAA has requested, in an open letter to all Certified Flight Instructors and Designated Pilot Examiners, that ground operations in the PTS and use of the following 10 “Best Practices” be emphasized during checkrides.
The need to read back all runway crossing and/or hold short instructions;
The need to review airport layouts as part of preflight planning and before descending to land, and while taxiing as needed;
The need to know airport signage
The need to review Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) for information on runway/taxiway closures and construction areas;
The need to not hesitate to request progressive taxi instructions from ATC when unsure of the taxi route;
The need to check for traffic before crossing any runway or entering a taxiway;
The need to turn on aircraft lights and rotating beacon or strobe lights while taxiing;
The need when landing to clear that active runway as quickly as possible then wait for taxi instructions before further movement;
The need to study and use proper radio phraseology as described in the Aeronautical Information Manual in order to respond to and understand ground control instruction;
And, the need to write down complex taxi instructions at unfamiliar airports.
