YYC AVOP STUDY GUIDE 2026
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTION SET WITH
ANSWERS
◉ 1 - What is the speed limit on taxiways when passing over an
underpass?
2 - Where are the overpasses located?
3 - How are the underpasses indicated?
Answer: * 50k/hr
* Taxiways E, J, and R
* Increased frequency of blue edge lights, solid yellow parrallel lines
on the shoulder of the taxiway, and red lights indicating the fall
hazard
◉ When you have flashed your headlights at the tower indicating
that your radio is not working, but you need to cross a runway, what
are the 4 light signals you could receive from the tower, and what do
they mean?
Answer: * Flashing green light - proceed
* Solid red light - stop, hold your position
* Flashing red light - vacate the area immediately
* flashing white light - return to your starting point (tower does not
expect to allow you to cross the runway)
,◉ Describe Low Visibility Operations
Answer: * When visibility less than 1200ft
* Maneuvering area under positive control must have clearance from
Calgary Ground to move on taxiways
* Construction projects suspended - advise ground when you and
contractors are clear of runways and taxiways
* non essential vehicles must exit the maneuvering area
* below 600ft, all operations strictly limited
◉ Describe Reduced Visibility Operations
Answer: * When visibility less than 2600ft
* Maneuvering area under positive control must have clearance from
Calgary Ground to move on taxiways
* Construction projects suspended - advise ground when you and
contractors are clear of runways and taxiways
* non essential vehicles must exit the maneuvering area
* below 1200ft, Low visibility operations in effect
◉ If instructed by Ground Control to leave a runway, what must a D
AVOP holder do?
Answer: * Acknowledge instruction and confirm you will exit the
runway
, * Proceed immediately to a safe position at least 60m - 200ft from
the runway edge
* Inform Calgary Ground that you are off the runway, and provide
your exact location
◉ When would a D AVOP holder require permission from Calgary
Ground to move from an apron to a taxiway?
Answer: * If driving a fuel tanker truck
* If driving a slow moving vehicle
* When escorting a slow moving vehicle
* When escorting an aircraft under own power or under tow
◉ When is it permitted to cross the illuminated red stop bar at the
taxi holding positions on RWY 17L-35R?
Answer: * You can never cross the stop bar if it is illuminated
* You need permission from Calgary Ground to enter RWY 17L-35R,
and you can only proceed if the red stop bar and elevated red lights
are off
◉ If given permission to cross prior to a call up, what must an
operator do?
Answer: Operator must give readback to Calgary Ground to
acknowledge the message has been understood and direction will be
followed
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTION SET WITH
ANSWERS
◉ 1 - What is the speed limit on taxiways when passing over an
underpass?
2 - Where are the overpasses located?
3 - How are the underpasses indicated?
Answer: * 50k/hr
* Taxiways E, J, and R
* Increased frequency of blue edge lights, solid yellow parrallel lines
on the shoulder of the taxiway, and red lights indicating the fall
hazard
◉ When you have flashed your headlights at the tower indicating
that your radio is not working, but you need to cross a runway, what
are the 4 light signals you could receive from the tower, and what do
they mean?
Answer: * Flashing green light - proceed
* Solid red light - stop, hold your position
* Flashing red light - vacate the area immediately
* flashing white light - return to your starting point (tower does not
expect to allow you to cross the runway)
,◉ Describe Low Visibility Operations
Answer: * When visibility less than 1200ft
* Maneuvering area under positive control must have clearance from
Calgary Ground to move on taxiways
* Construction projects suspended - advise ground when you and
contractors are clear of runways and taxiways
* non essential vehicles must exit the maneuvering area
* below 600ft, all operations strictly limited
◉ Describe Reduced Visibility Operations
Answer: * When visibility less than 2600ft
* Maneuvering area under positive control must have clearance from
Calgary Ground to move on taxiways
* Construction projects suspended - advise ground when you and
contractors are clear of runways and taxiways
* non essential vehicles must exit the maneuvering area
* below 1200ft, Low visibility operations in effect
◉ If instructed by Ground Control to leave a runway, what must a D
AVOP holder do?
Answer: * Acknowledge instruction and confirm you will exit the
runway
, * Proceed immediately to a safe position at least 60m - 200ft from
the runway edge
* Inform Calgary Ground that you are off the runway, and provide
your exact location
◉ When would a D AVOP holder require permission from Calgary
Ground to move from an apron to a taxiway?
Answer: * If driving a fuel tanker truck
* If driving a slow moving vehicle
* When escorting a slow moving vehicle
* When escorting an aircraft under own power or under tow
◉ When is it permitted to cross the illuminated red stop bar at the
taxi holding positions on RWY 17L-35R?
Answer: * You can never cross the stop bar if it is illuminated
* You need permission from Calgary Ground to enter RWY 17L-35R,
and you can only proceed if the red stop bar and elevated red lights
are off
◉ If given permission to cross prior to a call up, what must an
operator do?
Answer: Operator must give readback to Calgary Ground to
acknowledge the message has been understood and direction will be
followed
