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From page 29... ... We also noticed equipment removing snow on the crossing Runway 15/33. I mentioned to the captain that a snow plow was moving rapidly on Runway 33, from our left toward our landing runway (Runway 28) Read the entire page →
From page 30... ... . To help improve SA, it is important for a vehicle operator to • Understand and follow ATC instructions and clearances; • Have an airport diagram available for use; • Know and use all of the visual aids available at the airport, such as the signs, markings, and lighting; • Monitor ATC instructions or clearances issued to other aircraft; • Make a mental or physical note of the position of aircraft traffic and be especially aware of the elapsed time from ATC communication to any expected aircraft operation; • Prior to entering or crossing any runway, scan the runway, taxiway, apron, and/or final approaches for other aircraft or vehicles; • Use a "continuous loop" process for actively monitoring and updating their progress and location during snow removal or low visibility operations. Read the entire page →
From page 31... ... 31 Other suggestions for consideration in mitigating or reducing incursions are provided by survey respondents as follows: • "Make the call signs for vehicles on your airport unique from each other. Instead of having Operations 1, 2, 3, etc.; Plow 1, 2, 3, etc.; and Blower 1, 2, 3, etc.; have Operations 11, 12, 13, etc.; Plow 21, 22, 23, etc.; and Blower 31, 32, 33, etc." • "To enhance a vehicle's presence when on a runway, turn on driving lights day or night, similar to what large aircraft operators do when commencing their takeoff roll or landing." • "After each snow event, have a debriefing with members of the snow committee, or at least the ATCT tower chief to discuss lessons learned. Read the entire page →

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... We also noticed equipment removing snow on the crossing Runway 15/33. I mentioned to the captain that a snow plow was moving rapidly on Runway 33, from our left toward our landing runway (Runway 28)

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... . To help improve SA, it is important for a vehicle operator to • Understand and follow ATC instructions and clearances; • Have an airport diagram available for use; • Know and use all of the visual aids available at the airport, such as the signs, markings, and lighting; • Monitor ATC instructions or clearances issued to other aircraft; • Make a mental or physical note of the position of aircraft traffic and be especially aware of the elapsed time from ATC communication to any expected aircraft operation; • Prior to entering or crossing any runway, scan the runway, taxiway, apron, and/or final approaches for other aircraft or vehicles; • Use a "continuous loop" process for actively monitoring and updating their progress and location during snow removal or low visibility operations.

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... 31 Other suggestions for consideration in mitigating or reducing incursions are provided by survey respondents as follows: • "Make the call signs for vehicles on your airport unique from each other. Instead of having Operations 1, 2, 3, etc.; Plow 1, 2, 3, etc.; and Blower 1, 2, 3, etc.; have Operations 11, 12, 13, etc.; Plow 21, 22, 23, etc.; and Blower 31, 32, 33, etc." • "To enhance a vehicle's presence when on a runway, turn on driving lights day or night, similar to what large aircraft operators do when commencing their takeoff roll or landing." • "After each snow event, have a debriefing with members of the snow committee, or at least the ATCT tower chief to discuss lessons learned.

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