Why are stars used in aviation?
Why are stars used in aviation? A STAR is an ATC coded IFR arrival route established for application to arriving IFR aircraft destined for certain airports. STARs simplify clearance delivery procedures, and also facilitate transition between en route and instrument approach procedures.
Do pilots use stars?
Generally, yes, but there's alot of exceptions. Especially for larger airports with a lot of traffic. I've noticed that many times aircraft will follow the general route of the STAR, but they're given exception from speed and altitude restrictions. They also get vectors often.
What is the hardest rating to get as a pilot?
The airline transport pilot (ATP) is the most advanced pilot certificate one can obtain, and it's necessary for those who want to fly commercial airliners for a living. All commercial airlines now require a pilot applicant to have an ATP certificate.
Why do pilots circle the airport?
It makes sense that you would be holding when the weather is bad. So why might you find yourself flying in circles through clear skies? The primary answer is to manage aircraft when the airport they are landing at cannot accommodate them all at once.
At what age should a pilot stop flying?
In the U.S., there are no FAA age limits for pilots except for commercial airline pilots employed by airlines certificated under 14 CFR Part 121. These airlines cannot employ pilots after they reach the age of 65. However, these pilots may stay on with a Part 121 carrier in some other role, such as flight engineer.