AA.VI.C — Arrival Procedures

Objective: To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with IFR arrival procedures.

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• AA.VI.C.K1Standard Terminal Arrival (STAR) charts, U.S. Terminal Procedures Publications, and IFR Enroute High and Low Altitude Charts.
• AA.VI.C.K2Use of a Flight Management System (FMS) or GPS to follow a STAR.
• AA.VI.C.K3Pilot/controller responsibilities, communication procedures, and ATC services available to pilots.
• AA.VI.C.K4Two-way radio communication failure procedures during an arrival.
• AA.VI.C.K5Ground-based and satellite-based navigation (orientation, course determination, equipment, tests and regulations, interference, appropriate use of navigation data, signal integrity).

Risk Management

The applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess and mitigate risks, encompassing:

• AA.VI.C.R1Failure to communicate with ATC or follow published procedures.
• AA.VI.C.R2Failure to recognize limitations of traffic avoidance equipment.
• AA.VI.C.R3Failure to use see and avoid techniques when possible.
• AA.VI.C.R4Improper automation management.
• AA.VI.C.R5ATC instructions that modify an arrival or discontinue/resume the aircraft’s lateral or vertical navigation on an arrival.

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• AA.VI.C.S1In actual or simulated instrument conditions, select, identify (as necessary) and use the appropriate communication and navigation facilities associated with the arrival.
• AA.VI.C.S2Set FMS and avionics to include flight director and autopilot controls for the arrival, if applicable.
• AA.VI.C.S3Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) in a timely manner.
• AA.VI.C.S4Use current and appropriate navigation publications or databases for the proposed flight.
• AA.VI.C.S5Establish two-way communications with the proper controlling agency, use proper phraseology and comply, in a timely manner, with all ATC instructions and airspace restrictions as well as exhibit adequate knowledge of communication failure procedures.
• AA.VI.C.S6Intercept all courses, radials, and bearings appropriate to the procedure, route, clearance, or as directed by the evaluator in a timely manner.
• AA.VI.C.S7Comply with all applicable charted procedures.
• AA.VI.C.S8Adhere to airspeed restrictions required by regulation, procedure, aircraft limitation, ATC, or the evaluator.
• AA.VI.C.S9Establish rates of descent consistent with the route segment, airplane operating characteristics and safety.
• AA.VI.C.S10Maintain the appropriate airspeed/V-speed ±10 knots, but not less than VRef if applicable, heading ±10°, altitude ±100 feet, and accurately track radials, courses, and bearings.