Originally Posted by
****su_Tonka
..whilst on a STAR.
How/Where are you now authorised to Track?
11.5.4 Tracking requirements..as per CC's post So the STAR would be classified as " the route progressively authorised by ATC"
So this is a bit cute, isn't it? ( I am studying for CIR so I need to understand if I have this right) IF you give me a STAR then I have a clearance to follow that arrival procedure as published. A visual approach should be a separate procedure. However, the way it is written I am still under active guidance from ATC as to direction whilst I am obliged to maintain visual conditions on descent until established on the cleared approach or circuit position.
If I remember right, the old system (Pre-STAR,1978) was once you were cleared visual approch you were authorised to make a "visual approach" by the most direct route to within 5nm of the field, descending as required to remain within CTA till circuit entry height. Only thought this was available traffic permitting.