We explain such terms as SID and STAR.
Also, we suggest how to prepare a flight plan with using the ILS automatic landing system.
Fortunately, inMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2020,such a flight plan can be created automatically after a few clicks.
Not all parking spaces offer access to all ground services.
To see as much animations as possible, choose the start at the terminal gate.
Note - This is an option that is not required to play a full flight plan.
you might start on the runway right away, just like in the basic version.
This only increases immersion and builds a good atmosphere.
Select a parking space and tap on Set as departure.
For a start, it is not worth exaggerating distances.
In our example we have selected the EPWA airport in Warsaw on a flight from EPKK in Cracow.
Such a simple plan would work well for unoccupied airports and in case of good weather.
Landing at an international airport with a large airliner at night requires a little more planning.
All due to the direct setting of the Arrivals and Departures rules.
Such routes take into account terrain conditions (hills, mountains around the city) and air traffic.
Selecting procedures for arrivals and departures is optional for small aircraft.
you’re free to then stick to the “Direct” option and only select approach, e.g.
The number at the end of the name indicates the proper setting.
Expand the Arrivals menu and select one of the options.
A brand new green route has appeared leading to one of the runways.
give a shot to choose one that will require as little circling above the city as possible.
In this case, it’s runway 11.
In other cases, it will certainly improve immersion and realism.
Our flight plan is ready.

you might use that in your next plans.
you’re able to check the details of the finished plan in the Nav Log.
Once you start the game, the flight plan is already uploaded into the plane’s navigation systems.
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