Lesson 402

Question 1

MATS ACC > Glossary

STAR

Answer 1

Standard Terminal Arrival: An IFR ATC arrival procedure published in the Canada
Air Pilot (CAP) for pilot and controller use.

Question 2

MATS ACC > Glossary

TRANSITION

Answer 2

A published procedure used to connect the basic standard instrument (SID) to
one or more enroute airways or to connect one or more enroute airways to the
basic standard terminal arrival (STAR). More than one transition may be
published in the associated SID or STAR or RNAV approach.

Question 3

MATS ACC > Glossary

WAYPOINT

Answer 3

A specified geographical location, defined by longitude and latitude that is used in
the definition of routes and terminal segments and for progress-reporting
purposes.

Question 4

MATS ACC > ATS Surveillance > Vectoring

Allow aircraft operating on SIDs, STARs, and RNAV routes to conduct their own
navigation to the ____________.

Answer 4

extent possible

Question 5

STAR CONVENTIONNELLE
AIM de TC RAC 9.2.3.1 Arrivée normalisée en région terminale _—– A COMPRENDRE !!!

(STAR) conventionnelle

Une STAR conventionnelle peut être effectué en utilisant des NAVAID
au sol ou des caps publiés et se termine habituellement lorsque l’ATC
fournit des vecteurs radar. Les pilotes qui demandent une STAR
conventionnelle doivent disposer d’un équipement de navigation
suffisant pour effectuer la procédure en question. Les STAR
conventionnelles canadiennes sont graduellement remplacées par les
STAR PBN.

Answer 5

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Question 6

MATS ACC > Glossary

RNAV STAR

Answer 6

An IFR ATC arrival procedure coded in an aircraft FMS database and published in
graphic and textual form for use by aircraft that are appropriately equipped and
authorized.

Question 7

MATS ACC > Traffic Management > Arrivals > RNAV STAR
For an aircraft operating on an RNAV STAR:
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Answer 7

■ Allow the aircraft to conduct its own navigation to the extent possible.
■ If necessary, issue appropriate joining instructions to reroute the aircraft to
another STAR or STAR transition.
■ If you initiate vectors or otherwise amend the aircraft’s routing, advise the
pilot of:
— The status of the STAR.
— What to expect.

Question 8

MATS ACC > Glossary

DOWNWIND TERMINATION WAYPOINT (DTW)

Answer 8

The waypoint located downwind to the landing runway abeam the final approach
course fix (FACF) where an open RNAV STAR terminates.

Question 9

MATS ACC > Glossary (Review)

FINAL APPROACH COURSE FIX (FACF)

Answer 9

A fix and/or waypoint located at any of the following points on the final approach
course of an instrument approach procedure (IAP):
(a) prior to the point of glide path (GP) intercept on a precision approach
procedure;
(b) prior to the final approach fix (FAF) on a non-precision approach
procedure that has a designated FAF;
(c) prior to any stepdown fixes on a non-precision approach procedure
with designated fixes but no FAF; or
(d) at a point that would permit a normal landing approach on a nonprecision
approach procedure with no FAF or stepdown fixes

Question 10

MATS ACC > Traffic Management > Arrivals > RNAV STAR
Consider an aircraft to have been cleared for the RNAV STAR provided the STAR is included in the ______ portion of the ________.
NOTE;
- There is no requirement to re-clear an aircraft for an RNAV STAR if its cleared routing includes the appropriate STAR
- Clearance for the STAR permits the aircraft to follow lateral track only, descent clearance must be received from ___.

Answer 10

routing
flight plan

ATC

Question 11

MATS ACC > Glossary

CLOSED RNAV STAR

Answer 11

A STAR that terminates at the Final Approach Course Fix (FACF).; normally used
when the inbound track is within plus or minus 90 degrees, of the final approach
course, to the runway.

Question 12

TC AIM RAC 9.2.3.10

A closed STAR
procedure is normally used when the inbound track is within ______________ of the final approach course to the runway.

Answer 12

plus

or minus 90°

Question 13

MATS ACC > Glossary

OPEN RNAV STAR

Answer 13

A STAR that terminates at a Downwind Termination Waypoint (DTW). Normally
used for aircraft approaching the airport via the downwind leg to the DTW.

Question 14

TC AIM RAC

Open STARs
are charted with an expectation of radar vectors and essentially
place aircraft in a downwind to simplify approach sequencing. A
STAR can be linked to an approach once ATC has issued an
approach clearance.

Answer 14

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Question 15

MATS ACC > Traffic Management > Arrivals > RNAV STAR > Open STAR
If an aircraft is flying an open STAR, issue one of the following:
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NOTE;

• Clearance for visual approach automatically cancels the RNAV STAR.
• The phrase STRAIGHT IN may be omitted, as it is part of the RNAV procedure.

Answer 15

■ Approach clearance at least 3 miles prior to the DTW (Figure: Open RNAV
Procedure).
■ Vectors to intercept the final approach course
■ Clearance direct to the FACF from any point downwind of the DTW.
■ Further clearance or instructions as required.

Question 16

MATS ACC > Glossary

FLY-BY WAYPOINT

Answer 16

A waypoint that requires the use of turn anticipation to avoid an overshoot of the
next flight segment.

Question 17

MATS ACC > Glossary

FLY-OVER WAYPOINT

Answer 17

A waypoint that precludes any turn until the waypoint is overflown and is
followed by an intercept manoeuvre of the next flight segment.

Question 18

CARTES STAR
Les cartes STAR offrent ce qui suit :
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Answer 18

• Image de la route
• Instructions vers le DTW
• Instructions de maintenir le cap actuel (après le DTW)
• Instructions vers le FACF (si autorisé à effectuer une approche)
• Renseignements sur le guidage vertical (restrictions d’altitude)
• Restrictions de vitesse
• Fréquences des communications
• Procédures normalisées pour les pilotes et les contrôleurs
• Utilisation optimisée de l’espace aérien
• Économies de carburant importantes

Question 19

AIM de TC RAC 9.2.3.6 Restrictions de vitesse

Les pilotes doivent respecter les restrictions de vitesse figurant sur une STAR. Une restriction de vitesse assignée par l’ATC a préséance sur toute restriction de vitesse publiée sur une STAR et doit être respectée jusqu’à ce que le pilote n’ait plus le droit de voler à cette vitesse en
vertu de l’article 602.32 du RAC.

Answer 19

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Question 20

MATS ACC > Traffic Management > Arrivals > RNAV STAR > RNAV STAR Descent

Clear an aircraft flying an RNAV STAR for descent in sufficient time to meet any published altitude restriction including that specified at the FACF.

Do not clear an aircraft flying an RNAV STAR to an altitude below the FACF altitude.

Answer 20

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Question 21

INCIDENCE DES STAR
Les STARs :
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Answer 21

• Permettent aux aéronefs de suivre des routes normalisées.
• Simplifient les procédures pour les pilotes et les contrôleurs.
• Optimisent l’utilisation de l’espace aérien.
• Permettent d’économiser du carburant.
• Contribuent à réduire les communications entre pilotes et
contrôleurs.

Question 22

MATS ACC > ATS Surveillance > Vectoring > Vectoring Initiation
If you initiate vectoring, inform the pilot of the following:
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Answer 22

■ The purpose of vectors and/or the point to which the aircraft is being vectored.
■ If applicable, the status of the aircraft’s SID or STAR.

Question 23

MATS ACC > Traffic Management > Arrivals > RNAV STAR
For an aircraft operating on an RNAV STAR
■ If you initiate vectors or otherwise amend the aircraft’s routing, advise the pilot of:
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■ You may clear the aircraft to fly direct to any fix or waypoint contained within the STAR (Figure: Clearing an aircraft flying an RNAV STAR to fly direct to any fix
or waypoint contained within STAR), provided:
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▪ If there is more than one fix from which to commence the approach, specify both of the following in the approach clearance:
—
—

Answer 23

— The status of the STAR.
— What to expect.

— You or the aircraft gain an operational advantage, or the aircraft requests it and traffic conditions permit.
— If required, you clarify the vertical profile.
— You determine that the shorter route still allows an acceptable descent profile for the aircraft.

— The fix to use
— The routing to that fix

Question 24

MATS ACC > Traffic Management > Arrivals > RNAV STAR > RNAV STAR Descent

You may cancel STAR altitude restrictions, provided:
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Answer 24

■ You or the aircraft gain an operational advantage, or the aircraft requests it
and traffic conditions permit.
■ The assigned altitude is at or above the minimum IFR altitude for the airspace
concerned.