Follow me car

Follow me car

Follow me car is an airport guidance vehicle, mainly used to guide aircraft to taxiing on the ground to ensure safe and efficient movement to the designated position.

Follow me car is a key special vehicle for airport ground support, and its core functions are as follows:

‌ Accurately guide the plane to taxi ‌

In complex apron environments, guide vehicles provide clear route guidance for aircraft through roof warning lights and body markings, especially when taxiways crisscross, aircraft stands are dense, or visibility is low at night, to prevent aircraft from mistakenly entering the wrong stand or taxiing route and avoid ground conflict accidents. ‌

‌ Respond to specific environmental needs ‌

Youdaoplaceholder0 Adverse weather assistance ‌ : In foggy, rainy or snowy weather, the strong warning lights of the guiding vehicle become the key reference for the pilot to see, assisting him to safely taxi to the parking position. ‌

Unfamiliar airport navigation ‌ : For crews unfamiliar with the airport layout, the guide vehicle replaces the complex radio inquiry process, significantly reducing communication costs and the risk of taxiing errors. ‌

‌ Improve operational efficiency and security ‌

Reduce the operational load on the pilot during the taxiing phase to enable them to focus on instrument monitoring and takeoff preparation procedures. ‌

During peak hours or at large airports (such as multi-runway hubs), by centrally dispatching guiding vehicles, the aircraft ground flow lines can be optimized to reduce taxiing congestion. ‌

‌ Special scenario guarantee ‌

Some airports stipulate that special aircraft, maiden flights or special models (such as A380) must be escorted by guide vehicles to ensure the highest level of ground safety. ‌