ACS AA.VI.C

Standard Terminal Arrival (STAR) charts, U.S. Terminal Procedures Publications, and IFR En Route High and Low Altitude Charts.

Use of a Flight Management System (FMS) or GPS to follow a STAR.

Pilot/controller responsibilities, communication procedures, and ATC services available to pilots.

Two-way radio communication failure procedures during an arrival.

Ground-based and satellite-based navigation systems (orientation, course determination, equipment, tests and regulations, interference, appropriate use of navigation data, signal integrity).

ATC communications and compliance with published procedures.

Limitations of traffic avoidance equipment.

Responsibility to use "see and avoid" techniques when possible.

Automation management.

ATC instructions that modify an arrival or discontinue/resume the aircraft's lateral or vertical navigation on an arrival. 40

In actual or simulated instrument conditions, select, identify (as necessary) and use the appropriate communication and navigation facilities associated with the arrival.

Set FMS and avionics, including flight director and autopilot controls for the arrival, if applicable.

Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) in a timely manner.

Use current and appropriate navigation publications or databases for the proposed flight.

Establish 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.

Intercept all courses, radials, and bearings appropriate to the procedure, route, clearance, or as directed by the evaluator in a timely manner.

Comply with all applicable charted procedures.

Adhere to airspeed restrictions required by regulation, procedure, aircraft limitation, ATC, or the evaluator.

Establish rates of descent consistent with the route segment, airplane operating characteristics and safety.

Maintain the appropriate airspeed/V-speed ±10 knots, but not less than reference landing approach speed (VREF) if applicable, heading ±10°, altitude ±100 feet, and accurately track radials, courses, and bearings.