Departure, En Route, and Arrival Operations

FAA references

Knowledge

• IR.V.B.K1: Elements related to ATC routes, including departure procedures (DPs) and associated climb gradients; standard terminal arrival (STAR) proced
• IR.V.B.K2: Pilot/controller responsibilities, communication procedures, and ATC services available to pilots.

Risk management

• IR.V.B.R1: ATC communications and compliance with published procedures.
• IR.V.B.R2: Limitations of traffic avoidance equipment.
• IR.V.B.R3: Responsibility to use "see and avoid" techniques when possible.

Skills

• IR.V.B.S1: Select, identify (as necessary) and use the appropriate communication and navigation facilities associated with the proposed flight.
• IR.V.B.S2: Perform the appropriate checklist items relative to the phase of flight.
• IR.V.B.S3: Use the current and appropriate paper or electronic navigation publications.
• IR.V.B.S4: Establish two-way communications with the proper controlling agency, use proper phraseology, and comply in a timely manner with all ATC inst
• IR.V.B.S5: Intercept all courses, radials, and bearings appropriate to the procedure, route, or clearance in a timely manner.
• IR.V.B.S6: Comply with all applicable charted procedures.
• IR.V.B.S7: Maintain airspeed ±10 knots, altitude ±100 feet, and selected headings ±10°, and apply proper correction to maintain a course allowing no mo
• IR.V.B.S8: Update/interpret weather in flight.
• IR.V.B.S9: Use displays of digital weather and aeronautical information, as applicable to maintain situational awareness.
• IR.V.B.S10: Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.