SIDs & STARs

Question 1

IDP?

Answer 1

Instrument Departure Procedure.

Question 2

Instrument Departure Procedure?

Answer 2

1. Preplanned
2. IFR procedures
3. Give obstruction clearance.
4. From terminal area to en route airspace

Question 3

ODP

Answer 3

Obstacle Departure Procedure

Question 4

Obstacle Departure Procedure?

Answer 4

1. Preplanned
2. IFR Departure procedure
3. textual or graphic form
4. Gives obstruction clearance VIA EASIEST ROUTE
5. From terminal area to en route airspace.

Question 5

SID?

Answer 5

Standard Instrument Departure

Question 6

Standard Instrument Departure?

Answer 6

1. Departure procedure

2. guide aircraft to en route phase of flight

Question 7

Why are SIDs used?

Answer 7

1. simplify clearance delivery
2. expedite traffic flow
3. reduce pilot/controller workload

Question 8

STAR?

Answer 8

Standard Terminal Arrival

Question 9

Standard Terminal Arrival?

Answer 9

1. Arrival procedures
2. orderly arrival leading to the approach phase
3. goes from en route to instrument approach ops

Question 10

What types of fixes do STARs provide guidance to?

Answer 10

1. Outer fix

2. Instrument approach fix.

Question 11

PDR?

Answer 11

Preferred Departure Route

Question 12

Preferred Departure Route?

Answer 12

1. departure route
2. from an airport or terminal area
3. to an en route point
4. where there is no further need for flow control.

Question 13

FLIP?

Answer 13

Flight Information Publication

Question 14

Flight Information Publication?

Answer 14

Contains

1. procedures
2. diagrams
3. charts
4. other info

Question 15

What are FLIPs used for?

Answer 15

1. flight planning
2. en route
3. terminal operations

Question 16

What do both SIDs and STARs provide the pilot?

Answer 16

1. pre-planning of routes
2. standard routing
3. Charts in graphics and text

Question 17

Can SIDs and STARs serve multiple airports?

Answer 17

Yes (if in close proximity)

Question 18

How many volumes of Terminal Procedure Charts exist for the US?

Answer 18

24 volumes

Question 19

How often are Terminal Procedure Charts updated?

Answer 19

56 days

Question 20

What does each Terminal Procedure Chart volume cover?

Answer 20

A specific geographic area

Question 21

What do Terminal Procedure Charts depict?

Answer 21

Civil and military procedures.

Question 22

ODP?

Answer 22

Obstacle Departure Procedures

Question 23

In what two forms can ODP information be displayed?

Answer 23

Text

Graphic

Question 24

What section of the ODP is in text?

Answer 24

Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures

Question 25

Can ODPs be flown without ATC clearance?

Answer 25

Yes

Question 26

In what circumstances must an ODP be flown only with ATC clearance?

Answer 26

If an alternate SID or Vector was assigned.

Question 27

May ODPs be assigned by ATC?

Answer 27

Yes

Question 28

Are ODPs recommended?

Answer 28

Yes

Question 29

In what circumstances are ODPs not recommended?

Answer 29

If alternate instructions are issued

Question 30

Are SIDs both text and graphic?

Answer 30

Yes

Question 31

Must SIDs be assigned by ATC?

Answer 31

Yes

Question 32

Can airports have multiple SIDs?

Answer 32

Yes

Question 33

What are the 2 types of SID?

Answer 33

Pilot Navigation | Vector

Question 34

Who is primarily responsible for course navigation in a pilot navigation SID?

Answer 34

The pilot

Question 35

Where is Pilot Navigation SID used?

Answer 35

Areas where terrain is a concern (EX- Mountains)

Question 36

What radials does a Pilot Navigation SID use?

Answer 36

From a VOR

Question 37

Can a Pilot navigation SID require an initial radar vector to join the procedure?

Answer 37

Yes

Question 38

What does ATC provide in a Vector SID?

Answer 38

Radar vectors to a route or fix

Question 39

Where are Vector SIDs used?

Answer 39

In areas where traffic is the main factor.

Question 40

How many vector SIDs are at an airport?

Answer 40

One

Question 41

Are Altitude restrictions constant in a Vector SID?

Answer 41

Yes

Question 42

How are vectors used in a vector SID?

Answer 42

1. Adapt the procedure for each aircraft's specific: 2. flight plan or 3. runway usage

Question 43

What five pieces of Margin information does a SID chart contain?

Answer 43

1. SID name 2. City name 3. Airport name 4. Volume information 5. Effective dates

Question 44

What 6 pieces of information does the plan view of a SID chart contain?

Answer 44

1. Graph of the procedure 2. Airports, NAVAIDs, etc 3. Relevant Frequencies 4. Routes, 5. Altitudes 6. Other info

Question 45

What textual description does a SID chart contain?

Answer 45

Descriptions of the procedures shown in the plan view

Question 46

What information does a STARs chart contain?

Answer 46

1. Routes 2. Frequencies 3. Turbojet vertical nav plan 4. Expected Altitudes (not cleared until issued).

Question 47

How are transition routes depicted on a STAR chart?

Answer 47

Thicker black lines than the arrival route

Question 48

Where do transition routes begin on a STAR?

Answer 48

At a fix or NAVAID

Question 49

Are STAR compliance procedures the same as those for SIDs?

Answer 49

Yes

Question 50

For SID compliance: | In what 3 circumstances should ATC clear an aircraft via filed routing or a PDR?

Answer 50

If the pilot informs ATC they: 1. Cannot comply with a SID. 2. Do not want to fly a SID 3. Do not have the appropriate charts

Question 51

In the event a pilot does not want to fly the SID, what should be added to the flight plan remarks?

Answer 51

"No SID"

Question 52

In the event a pilot does not want to fly the STAR, what should be added to the flight plan remarks?

Answer 52

"No STAR"

Question 53

Which facility type typically assigns STARs?

Answer 53

ARTCC

Question 54

Vector SIDs are used where the main factor is?

Answer 54

Traffic Volume

Question 55

How many Vector SIDs are permitted per airport?

Answer 55

One

Question 56

Is ATC clearance required to fly the SID?

Answer 56

Yes