Work is progressing on the definition of an alternative ARA procedure (taking advantage of SBAS and providing omni-directional, offset, automatic approaches and eliminating necessity for a turn at the OIP) - a report will be issued quite soon.
It is my understanding that, as part of that work, there will be series of interviews conducted in Aberdeen with training-captains and line-pilots of the two larger operators to seek their views on the efficacy of, and problems with, the existing ARA.
These interviews will be scheduled for a two-week period starting in the third week of June, at a place and time convenient to the operators and pilots. The interviews will concentrate on the visual segment of the approach and be used in the provision of a hazard analysis.
This is just a heads-up so that you will be aware that this activity is being planned.
Jim