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TP-308 Annex E “Terrain and Obstacle Data” course

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Direct Approach

Direct Approach is pleased to announce that Transport Canada has now approved our new TP-308 Annex E “Terrain and Obstacle Data” distance learning course. In accordance with Transport Canada’s requirements for training i.a.w. CARS 803.02, instrument approach designers must be trained … Continue reading →

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Haradh, Saudi Arabia

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Direct Approach

Direct Approach is proud to announce that the newly designed GNSS LNAV/VNAV approaches designed for Saudi Aramco at Haradh, Saudi Arabia have been successfully flight checked and certified. Congratulations to Aramco on behalf of Direct Approach!

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Clinton / Bleibler (CYIN)

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Direct Approach

Direct Approach congratulates Clinton / Bleibler aerodrome (CYIN) on the successful flight check of their new RNAV (GNSS) RWY 11 instrument approach. On May 9th the new straight-in GNSS approach was flown and all aspects of the approach were confirmed. … Continue reading →

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Englehart and District Hospital

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Direct Approach

Direct Approach recently completed a periodic review of the COPTER RNAV (GNSS) 041° instrument approach to the Englehart and District Hospital helipad at Englehart, Ontario. All sponsored instrument approaches in Canada, regardless if they are published in the Canada Air … Continue reading →

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Steensby Inlet, Nunavut

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Direct Approach

Designing new instrument approaches and departures from a not yet built runway presents some very unique challenges. This was the case for the new Baffinland Iron Mines runway project at Steensby Inlet on northern Baffin Island. In conjunction with the … Continue reading →

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Nav Canada – Level of Service policy review – Instrument approach services

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Direct Approach

Nav Canada has initiated a level of Service policy review of how it develops and more importantly maintains instrument approaches and departures in Canada. The link to their notice is: http://www.navcanada.ca/DirectRoute/Story_9_en.html All Restricted Instrument Approaches (RIPs) in Canada are currently … Continue reading →

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Bella Bella (CBBC) – Periodic Review

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Direct Approach

On behalf of its client Pacific Coastal Airlines, Direct Approach recently completed a regulatory review and flight check of the RNAV (GNSS) RWY 13 restricted approach into Bella Bella, BC. All instrument flight procedures must by regulation undergo a complete … Continue reading →

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More than just North America

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Direct Approach

While most of Direct Approach’s work is in North America, we also have extensive experience with designing IFR approaches and departures around the world. We have designed new procedures based upon PANS-OPS in Australia, Peru, and The Republic of Guinea … Continue reading →

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Sturgeon Falls – West Nipissing General Hospital

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Direct Approach

Direct Approach recently completed a periodic review of the COPTER RNAV (GNSS) 193° instrument approach to the West Nipissing General Hospital helipad at Sturgeon Falls, Ontario. All sponsored instrument approaches in Canada, regardless if they are published in the Canada … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Harbour 5 Departure

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Direct Approach

Direct Approach recently completed the latest regulatory review of the Vancouver Harbour (Heli) Public – CBC7 – Harbour Five Departure. All sponsor supported instrument flight procedures must be routinely reviewed for accuracy and criteria compliance. In the case of the … Continue reading →

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