Landing Zones for C-130 & C-17 Test

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Landing Zones for C-130 & C-17 Test

What is the PRIMARY PURPOSE of MINIMUM transverse slopes for Landing Zone (LZ) runways, aprons, shoulders, graded areas and maintained areas during construction and maintenance?

If runways, aprons, shoulders graded areas and maintained areas are less than minimum and slope do not impact the suitability for aircraft operations, when is a waiver required?

Other than to protect aircraft operations what other primary purpose does the Clear Zone-LZ provide?

The highest number of aircraft that will be allowed on the ground at any given time based on airfield configuration limitations and safety concerns is?

Vegetation over 3 inches is not allowed in the graded area?

Where is the ‘Runway End’?

What is the Effective Gradient Maximum for C-17 Longitudinal Gradient?

How do you determine Effective Gradient?

What are the two main factors that affect runway length requirements?

Operating surface gradient allowances are based on.

Paved LZs require paved shoulders?

What are the Apron parking setback distances from the runway edge on a minimum width runway for C-130 and C-17?