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GAGAN USER GROUP INTERACTION PROGRAM WITH HELICOPTER OPERATORS

10th July 2014

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References

Doc 8168 Vol II, part IV deal with PinS approach and departure. Doc 8168 Vol I, Chapter 3 differences in Cat H and Chapter 4

for PinS procedure Proposed amendements to DOC 8168 Vol I and Vol II PBN Manual DOC 9613 Annex 14, Volume II Heliports‐

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What is PinS (Point in Space) Approach?

An approach procedure designed for helicopters only that includes both a visual and an instrument segment.

PINS is identified through WGS84 coordinate, navigated with GNSS sensor. Pins approach is a non precision approach. This approach is an RNAV approach for Helicopter, only with basic GNSS receiver

approved by the national authority for the operator. (DGCA India) All approaches will be upto a point in space. After that the pilot should have visual

reference to continue to the intended landing site or initiate a missed approach. This visual segment connects the point in space (PinS) to the landing location.‐ ‐ The flexibility that offers the free positioning of the MAPT is the main advantage of

this concept

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VISUAL SEGMENT

PinS

VISUAL SEGMENT

HELIPORT

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VISUAL SEGMENT

• A PinS approach is an instrument RNP APCH procedure flown to a point-in-space. It may be published with LNAV minima or LPV minima (GAGAN). • The PinS approach procedure includes either a “proceed visually”

instruction or a “proceed VFR” instruction from the MAPt to the heliport or landing location.

•Proceed visually:-• The PinS instrument approach segment delivers the helicopter to a

MAPt. A visual segment connects the MAPt to the heliport or landing location, by a direct visual segment. If the heliport or landing location and visual references associated with it can be acquired visually prior to the MAPt, the pilot may decide to proceed visually to the heliport or landing location otherwise a missed approach shall be executed.

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PROCEED VFR• Proceed VFR:-• There is no obstacle protection in the visual segment. The pilot shall

comply with VFR to see and avoid obstacles when proceeding from the MAPt. to the heliport or landing location. • The visibility for these approaches is the visibility published on the

chart, or VFR minima as per the requirement of the class of airspace, or State regulations.

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Criteria for En-route Phase

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Mahalaxmi Race Course Pins Approach Procedure for Mumbai.

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Thank You

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