IFR 2.15 Arrival Procedure Flashcards
When does the Arrival Procedure Start?
Whenever we are ready for descent, and ATC clears us to commence the descent of the aircraft
How many arrival procedures are there?
Normally, 3:
STAR
Radar Vectors
Visual Approach (FPL Z or requested by PIC)
What’s the definition of a STAR?
Designated IFR arrival route linking a significant point, normally on an ATS route, with a point from which a published instrument approach procedure can be commenced
When is the descent checked?
With the minimum’s altitudes reported on each segment into the chart
Where is the procedure of a STAR specified?
in a chart of the airport
What are Radar Vectors used for?
Common in an arrival procedure.
Normally provided when there is no STAR published on the airport, or by ATC to create a sequence of traffics or for traffic separation
When are radar vectors provided?
When ATC considers that these vectors will guide you, normally with Final Vector to intercept the ILS/VOR localizer, or final track/radial with 30º cutting the localizer or radial
When can they also be provided?
To guide the acft directly to the airport, and in case of Visual Approach requested, end the guide when ATC or Pilot considers (Normally when Runway is in sight)
When are descents normally performed?
Following ATC descents instructions, and checking with MSA or if ATC have you on radar contact
IFR Flight and change to Visual Approach
What’s another option for arrival?
Reverting IFR Flight Plan to VFR (Flight Plan Y Rules)
If the Flight Plan is with I rules, another option is to request ATC a visual Approach.
Normally, ATC will provide radar vectors until the acft is close to the airport or when Rwy is in sight
How are descents on visual approaches performed?
By ATC instructions or maintaining own separation with terrain
