What is a STAR? (AIM 5-4-1) (IFH 10-9) (IPH 3-10) - correct answer ✔✔Standard terminal arrival
procedure
What are STARs designed for - correct answer ✔✔Designed to leave the en route structure to bring the
pilot to a NAVAID or fix
What fix is commonly used for a STAR - correct answer ✔✔IAF
What is the purpose of a STAR - correct answer ✔✔To provide seamless transition between different
phases of flight and to maintain descent and deceleration profiles
Does a STAR require an ATC clearance - correct answer ✔✔Yes
What must the pilot have in their possession to perform a STAR - correct answer ✔✔The chart
What is the STAR named after - correct answer ✔✔After the fix where the transitions come together
What happens when there is a significant change made to a procedure (altitude, route, or fix) - correct
answer ✔✔The procedure number increases by 1--EX LYNXX EIGHT ARRIVAL
How are transition routes differentiated from the arrival route - correct answer ✔✔The heavy black lines
are the arrival route
The thinner lines are the transition routes
The thinnest lines are used to identify fixes
What are the four different segments of an Instrument approach - correct answer ✔✔Initial
Intermediate
, Final
Missed
What is the initial phase? - correct answer ✔✔Begins at the initial approach fix and aligns the aircraft
with the intermediate or final approach segment
What can the initial phase include - correct answer ✔✔DME arcs, holding patterns, or course reversals
What is the intermediate phase - correct answer ✔✔Begins at the intermediate approach fix and is
designed to position the aircraft for the final descent
How is the intermediate phase aligned with the final approach course - correct answer ✔✔Usually
aligned within 30 degrees of the final approach course
What is the final phase - correct answer ✔✔Begins at the final approach fix and brings the aircraft down
to the minimums for landing
When is a procedure turn not necessary - correct answer ✔✔-Straight-in approach clearance
-Holding in lieu of a procedure turn
-A (DME Arc)
-Radar vectors to final
-P (no PT depicted on chart)
-Timed approach from a hold fix
-Teardrop course reversal
What is a precision approach - correct answer ✔✔Provides lateral and vertical guidance and meets
standards set forth in ICAO Annex 10
What is a non-precision approach - correct answer ✔✔Provide only lateral guidance
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