ATC Requirement for Instrument Approaches
Hi all,
Got a question here that I'm hoping some of the ATCOs might be able to help with -
Having recently read about Shoreham introducing the first approved RNAV GNSS non-precision approach for GA, I was interested to know exactly why the CAA state one of the requirements of an airfield for having such an approach procedure is that it must have a full Air Traffic Control Service and NOT a Flight Information Service or Air/Ground Service.
I assume it must have something to do with providing separation for the IFR traffic flying the approach, but the specifics are a little hazy. I can think of a hundred reasons why having an instrument approach procedure at annything other than a full ATC unit unit is a bad idea but I am really struggling to find anything in writing as to exactly what the rules are.
If someone could point me in the right direction I would be very grateful indeed!