Penzance Heliport under new management
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I did my first DECCA TANS letdown to a field in 1979, before we had GPS. Unfortunately things haven’t moved on very much since then, or at least we’re not officially allowed to.
I don't understand the attraction of helicopter flight when if you go 15 miles down the road you can get a cheaper fixed wing flight
I don't understand the attraction of helicopter flight when if you go 15 miles down the road you can get a cheaper fixed wing flight
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The linked Report noted pending approval of a GPS approach at Penzance with an estimated approval date of early 2018.
Did the CAA approve that approach....if not what is the status of the Request?
Did the CAA approve that approach....if not what is the status of the Request?
There's no mention of PinS approaches at either Penzance or Tresco in the UK AIP so I'm assuming it hasn't been approved yet.
Four and a half years.....is this another example of the stellar performance by the CAA or did the application be cancelled for other reasons?
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Other reasons.
They shut the heliport……and built a Tesco supermarket on it.
They shut the heliport……and built a Tesco supermarket on it.
Also....a gem of information appeared in this article.....where it states in the UK there is a requirement for ATC where an Instrument Approach is to be approved.
The article notes many European Nations are embracing this new technology as is the United States and Canada.
Perhaps that has a bearing on this as well.
We have IFR Approaches to Un-controlled Airports and Heliport....even to Hospitals.
https://www.euroga.org/articles/tech...h-approval-faa
The article notes many European Nations are embracing this new technology as is the United States and Canada.
Perhaps that has a bearing on this as well.
We have IFR Approaches to Un-controlled Airports and Heliport....even to Hospitals.
https://www.euroga.org/articles/tech...h-approval-faa
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Sloane were rather hit by covid, but the ability to make a small helicopter both pay its way and provide a regular service (with no back up) is more than challenging for anything other than a semi 'first class' Tresco transport facility where the cost MAY not be that important. A fortune has been spent on Lands End (St Just) including GPS approaches, however the FOG is not impressed by that, and continues to close the airfield when it suits.
But surely this was known when a high hour ex O&G machine was purchased from West Africa? Shouldn't an experienced operator such as Starspeed have invested in a spares holding prior to commencement of a scheduled service? Seems that the statement is the usual 'the dog ate my homework' from the good Dr but I guess we are all use to that now.
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Crikey - bad weather - let’s hope they have found a crew that listens to each other and acts accordingly ;-)
starpseed’s business model has always been ‘the owner pays’ so investing in a big bag of ‘proactive’ spares would not have been on the table - imho
starpseed’s business model has always been ‘the owner pays’ so investing in a big bag of ‘proactive’ spares would not have been on the table - imho
When I was Shanghai’d into PBN qualification or else by the authorities, with the threat of losing my IR privilege after 30 odd years, I at least expected the arseholes who dictated the rules to be doing their bit and seamlessly approve most forwarded GPS/PIN/HELI approach plates.
Compared to the USA we are a throw back to the 60’s…….. Shameful for a safe offshore to onshore approach like PZE.
Compared to the USA we are a throw back to the 60’s…….. Shameful for a safe offshore to onshore approach like PZE.
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I at least expected the arseholes who dictated the rules to be doing their bit and seamlessly approve most forwarded GPS/PIN/HELI approach plates