AA.VI.C.S1FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills
In actual or simulated instrument conditions, select, identify (as necessary) and use t...
In actual or simulated instrument conditions, select, identify (as necessary) and use the appropriate communication and navigation facilities associated with the arrival.
Bottom line
A STAR is a published IFR air traffic control arrival procedure that provides a transition from the en route structure to the terminal area. Once a flight crew has accepted a clearance for a STAR, they have communicated with the controller what route, and in some cases what altitude and airspeed, they fly during the arrival, depending on the type of clearance. The STAR will end at a fix or NAVAID, designated by ATC, which allows for radar vectors and/or to connect to an instrument approach procedure.
FAA references
- AC 90-100, para. 4l — AC No: 90-100A
- AC 90-100 — AC No: 90-100A
- IPH ch. 3 (pp. 3-10–3-12) — FAA-H-8083-16B
- IFH ch. 2 (p. 2-4) — FAA-H-8083-15B
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