Airfield Markings The Contractor/Pilot Perspective
The pilot’s perspective Where is the airfield! Where is the runway I am looking for! How do I get to my destination without making a wrong turn!
Contractors Perspective How can there be 2 runways on the same strip of pavement? Where do we start laying out? The nails. I can see the runway, but how can I get there to work easily? The plans seem to be clear, but there is a note “ Conform to the latest AC K” No one mentioned “ AC 150/ E”
Contractors Perspective Who am I REALLY working for? The engineer is the direct report. But maintenance personnel are circling like sharks. Why is operations interested in the detail sheets on my plans? Who is the other engineer that stops by to ask questions?
The Markings
Surface Preparation. Layout Confirm Layout. Install Markings: Some are layered and some are not. There is a lot of focus on bead embedment and reflectivity in the industry. The industry is trending to “ Performance Markings”
Stenciling
GA Markings
Spotting the GA Airfield: Contrast
Contrast and Shape