FMS STAR zulu, alpha etc arrivals

[danieln 0]

Hi fellas, This is probably a more suitable topic for the AIRAC section, or general area but since it applies to the NG ill ask away here. I don't quite understand the difference between all the Alpha, Zulu, Delta Zulu, arrivals and all that sort of stuff with the STARs. Perhaps someone could shine some light and explain them? I couldn't find anything on google with my search terms. For example: http://www.airservic...ChartsTOC.htm#M Scroll down to Melbourne Tullamarine (YMML) Look at the arrivals and you'll see theres different versions which all look almost identical. What's best for the 737NG? I noticed some procedures switch from RNAV-U (RNP) to RNAV-Z (GNSS) depending on whatever sub-variant of the STAR chosen. Are any of these relevant to the NG systems or are they only applicable to nonsimulated ops?

[Serge 8]

G'day Daniel, The codes at the end of STARs indicate how the STAR terminates into an approach. Check out this link for some good info. http://vatpac.org/fo...ean-Information Hope this helps. Regards,Serge

[danieln 0]

G'day Daniel, The codes at the end of STARs indicate how the STAR terminates into an approach. Check out this link for some good info. http://vatpac.org/fo...ean-Information Hope this helps. Regards,Serge

This is perfect! Much appreciated Serge.

[sgreen91 182]

The different versions (ie Alpha, Zulu, Delta) in the star title pertain to the type of approach you will be flying into Melbourne. 16 Alpha would be a loc approach16 Delta would be a ndb approach27 Alpha would be a loc approach 16 Zulu would be an RNAV approach..., etc If you read the bottom it tells you the type of approach to expect with that star.