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