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2. Maintain runway centerline - Not veering left or right of the bed and continuing straight ahead will maximize stopping capability of the EMAS bed. The quality of deceleration will be best within the confines of the bed. 

3. Maintain deceleration efforts - The arrestor bed is a passive system, so this is the only action required by the pilot. 

4. Once stopped, do not attempt to taxi or otherwise move the aircraft. 

## Chapter Summary 

This chapter focused on airport operations both in the air and on the surface. For specific information about an unfamiliar airport, consult the Chart Supplement U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory) and NOTAMS before flying. For further information regarding procedures discussed in this chapter, refer to 14 CFR part 91 and the AIM. By adhering to established procedures, both airport operations and safety are enhanced. 

This chapter is also designed to help you attain an understanding of the risks associated with surface navigation and is intended to provide you with basic information regarding the safe operation of aircraft at towered and nontowered airports. This chapter focuses on the following major areas: 

• Runway incursion overview 

• Taxi route planning 

• Taxi procedures 

• Communications 

• Airport signs, markings and lighting 

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The chapter identifies best practices to help you avoid errors that may potentially lead to runway incursions. Although the chapter pertains mostly to surface movements for single-pilot operations, all of the information is relevant for flight crew operations as well. 

Additional information about surface operations is available through the following sources: 

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Runway Safety website—www.faa.gov/go/runwaysafety 

• FAA National Aeronautical Navigation Services (AeroNav), formerly known as the National Aeronautical Charting Office (NACO)—www.faa. gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav 

• Chart Supplement U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory)—www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/ aeronav/digital_products/dafd/search/ 

• Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) 

• Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs)—http://www.faa.gov/ pilots/flt_plan/notams 

• Advisory Circular (AC) 91-73, part 91 and part 135, Single-Pilot and Flight School Procedures During Taxi Operations 

• Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)—www.faa. gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim/ 

• AC 120-74, parts 91, 121, 125, and 135, Flight Crew Procedures During Taxi Operations 

