SIDs & STARs Flashcards
IDP?
Instrument Departure Procedure.
Instrument Departure Procedure?
- Preplanned
- IFR procedures
- Give obstruction clearance.
- From terminal area to en route airspace
ODP
Obstacle Departure Procedure
Obstacle Departure Procedure?
- Preplanned
- IFR Departure procedure
- textual or graphic form
- Gives obstruction clearance VIA EASIEST ROUTE
- From terminal area to en route airspace.
SID?
Standard Instrument Departure
Standard Instrument Departure?
- Departure procedure
2. guide aircraft to en route phase of flight
Why are SIDs used?
- simplify clearance delivery
- expedite traffic flow
- reduce pilot/controller workload
STAR?
Standard Terminal Arrival
Standard Terminal Arrival?
- Arrival procedures
- orderly arrival leading to the approach phase
- goes from en route to instrument approach ops
What types of fixes do STARs provide guidance to?
- Outer fix
2. Instrument approach fix.
PDR?
Preferred Departure Route
Preferred Departure Route?
- departure route
- from an airport or terminal area
- to an en route point
- where there is no further need for flow control.
FLIP?
Flight Information Publication
Flight Information Publication?
Contains
- procedures
- diagrams
- charts
- other info
What are FLIPs used for?
- flight planning
- en route
- terminal operations
What do both SIDs and STARs provide the pilot?
- pre-planning of routes
- standard routing
- Charts in graphics and text
Can SIDs and STARs serve multiple airports?
Yes (if in close proximity)
How many volumes of Terminal Procedure Charts exist for the US?
24 volumes
How often are Terminal Procedure Charts updated?
56 days
What does each Terminal Procedure Chart volume cover?
A specific geographic area
What do Terminal Procedure Charts depict?
Civil and military procedures.
ODP?
Obstacle Departure Procedures
In what two forms can ODP information be displayed?
Text
Graphic
What section of the ODP is in text?
Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures
Can ODPs be flown without ATC clearance?
Yes
In what circumstances must an ODP be flown only with ATC clearance?
If an alternate
SID
or
Vector
was assigned.
May ODPs be assigned by ATC?
Yes
Are ODPs recommended?
Yes
In what circumstances are ODPs not recommended?
If alternate instructions are issued
Are SIDs both text and graphic?
Yes
Must SIDs be assigned by ATC?
Yes
Can airports have multiple SIDs?
Yes
What are the 2 types of SID?
Pilot Navigation
Vector
Who is primarily responsible for course navigation in a pilot navigation SID?
The pilot
Where is Pilot Navigation SID used?
Areas where terrain is a concern (EX- Mountains)
What radials does a Pilot Navigation SID use?
From a VOR
Can a Pilot navigation SID require an initial radar vector to join the procedure?
Yes
What does ATC provide in a Vector SID?
Radar vectors to a route or fix
Where are Vector SIDs used?
In areas where traffic is the main factor.
How many vector SIDs are at an airport?
One
Are Altitude restrictions constant in a Vector SID?
Yes
How are vectors used in a vector SID?
- Adapt the procedure for each aircraft’s specific:
- flight plan or
- runway usage
What five pieces of Margin information does a SID chart contain?
- SID name
- City name
- Airport name
- Volume information
- Effective dates
What 6 pieces of information does the plan view of a SID chart contain?
- Graph of the procedure
- Airports, NAVAIDs, etc
- Relevant Frequencies
- Routes,
- Altitudes
- Other info
What textual description does a SID chart contain?
Descriptions of the procedures shown in the plan view
What information does a STARs chart contain?
- Routes
- Frequencies
- Turbojet vertical nav plan
- Expected Altitudes (not cleared until issued).
How are transition routes depicted on a STAR chart?
Thicker black lines than the arrival route
Where do transition routes begin on a STAR?
At a fix or NAVAID
Are STAR compliance procedures the same as those for SIDs?
Yes
For SID compliance:
In what 3 circumstances should ATC clear an aircraft via filed routing or a PDR?
If the pilot informs ATC they:
- Cannot comply with a SID.
- Do not want to fly a SID
- Do not have the appropriate charts
In the event a pilot does not want to fly the SID, what should be added to the flight plan remarks?
“No SID”
In the event a pilot does not want to fly the STAR, what should be added to the flight plan remarks?
“No STAR”
Which facility type typically assigns STARs?
ARTCC
Vector SIDs are used where the main factor is?
Traffic Volume
How many Vector SIDs are permitted per airport?
One
Is ATC clearance required to fly the SID?
Yes
