As previously discussed Shoreham is hopefully to receive the first non-precision GPS approach on November 20th. CAA link
here.
However thinking about possible expansion of GPS approaches across the UK something which for me is a real show stopper is this....
The requirements state that an airfield must have:
· A CAA licence.
· A runway meeting the physical characteristics required for an instrument runway – this covers the runway strip width, its clear and graded area, surface markings, holding points and lighting (if used at night). The runway is not required to have an instrument approach system already in place.
· An air traffic control service – not Flight Information Service or air-ground operator.
Is there any likelihood that in the future the CAA will change its attitude to airfields needing full ATC for an approach?