UK's first non-precision GPS approach is announced

Airline Industry Information, Sept 30, 2008

AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

The first non-precision GPS approach in the UK will be introduced at Shoreham Airport on 20 November 2008.

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has said that the approach will be available to aircraft and crew that meet the necessary requirements.

The GPS approach at Shoreham Airport will be the first approved RNAV Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) non-precision approach for general aviation in the UK, the CAA said.

Pilots flying the approach must have a current Instrument Rating (IR) or an Instrument Meteorological Conditions Rating (IMCR).

In addition the aircraft navigation system installation, based upon GNSS receiver equipment qualified to (E)TSO-C129a (certain classes only) or (E)TSO-C145 or (E)TSO-C146, must be approved for the purpose.

((Comments on this story may be sent to aii.feedback@m2.com))