Standard Arrival Routes (STARS)

Question 1

Why have STAR’s been been put in place? (4x)

Answer 1

• Noise abatement
• Airspace segregation for ATC purposes
• Maximum traffic handling capacity
• reduction in pilot and ATC workload (less radio clutter) (Jepp Term: AU-11)

Question 2

If a level requirement is published on a STAR chart and you haven’t been cleared to descend but have been cleared the STAR, can you descend to meet the level requirement on the STAR?

Answer 2

No. (Jepp Term: AU-11)

Question 3

What must a pilot do when cleared a STAR which uses navigation aids not fitted in the aircraft?

Answer 3

Advise ATC. (Jepp Term: AU-11)

Question 4

What is the maximum speed a STAR may be flown at below 10000ft?

Answer 4

250kts unless otherwise specified by ATC. (Jepp Term: AU-11)

Question 5

If above 10000ft and ATC has put a speed restriction on your STAR at 280kts and now you descend through 10000ft, what speed must you maintain?

Answer 5

250kts. (Jepp Term: AU-11)

Question 6

If above 10000ft and ATC has put a speed restriction on your STAR at 230kts and now you descend through 10000ft, what speed must you maintain?

Answer 6

230kts. (Jepp Term: AU-11)

Question 7

When ATC cancels all STAR speed restrictions, what speed do you have to maintain when descending below 10000ft?

Answer 7

There is no speed restriction any more below 10000ft. (Jepp Term: AU-11)