Gravel Operations

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, the trainee should be able to:

• Recognize the operational hazards associated with gravel and other unpaved runway surfaces
• Assess runway condition, surface contamination, slope, length, and surrounding terrain before operating
• Apply appropriate takeoff, landing, taxi, and braking techniques for gravel operations
• Recognize the risk of foreign object damage and understand procedures used to reduce FOD exposure
• Apply appropriate power, speed, configuration, and control techniques to protect the aircraft and maintain directional control
• Recognize when runway or environmental conditions make a gravel operation unsuitable or unsafe