FAA IFR Terminal Procedures Bound East Central (EC) Vol 3 of 3 (Always Current Edition)

chapter 3 arrivals introduction preparation for the arrival and approach begins long before the descent from the on-route phase of flight planning early while there are fewer demands on the pilot's attention leaves the pilot free to concentrate on precise control of the aircraft and better equipped to deal with problems that might arise during the last segment of the flight this chapter focuses on the current procedures pilots and air traffic control atc used for instrument flight rule ifr arrivals in the national airspace system nas the objective is to provide pilots with an understanding of atc arrival procedures and pilot responsibilities as they relate to the transition between the on-route and approach phases of flight this chapter emphasizes standard terminal arrival routes stars descent clearances descent planning and atc procedures while the scope of coverage focuses on transiti