New Release Final Approach
Version 3.0 Incorporates FAA Order 8260.58 Rule modules for TERPS, LNAV, LNAV/VNAV and LPV are now 8260.58 compliant! This enables Instrument Procedure Designers to take full advantage of the latest in criteria development to produce modern, efficient procedures. 64-bit Provides Greater Accuracy in Version 3.0 Utilizing the latest 64-bit compliant hardware capabilities, calculations are now performed using 64-bit algorithms allowing critical points to be calculated to increased accuracy. Expanded Toolbox Version 3.0 also provides additional tools to enhance software usability. Two new features have been added to an already feature rich tool box including a unique Search and Find capability and circling exception handling in both PANS OPS and TERPS versions of Final Approach. ...
read moreCAIPD Meeting with NAV CANADA, July 2013
CAIPD in association with CBAA met with NAV CANADA on the 10th of July, 2013. NAV CANADA made a number of commitments in support of independent procedure designers. Read the full minutes here: Full meeting minutes
read moreCAIPD Meets With Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA)
The Canadian Association of Instrument Procedure Developers (CAIPD), supported by Air Navigation Data and others, recently attended a briefing hosted by Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) to present their plan for the adoption of new instrument procedure design criteriaInstrument procedure design criteria are the rules by which instrument procedures are designed. They define, among many other things, the clearance distances from terrain and man-made obstructions.. The briefing was also attended by NAV CANADA and a number of commercial operators.
read moreCAIPD Joins CBAA
After discussions with the Canadian Business Aviation Association, it became evident that they are facing many of the same issues as the Canadian Association Instrument Procedure Designers (CAIPD) (of which Air Navigation Data is a founding member). As a result, CAIPD has joined CBAA so that the two can speak with a common voice
read moreCanadian Association of Instrument Procedure Designers Created
Five Canadian independent procedure designers, including Air Navigation Data, decided to organize CAIPD to improve communications between these independent designers and NAV CANADA. On April 1st, 2013, the formation of the Canadian Association of Instrument Procedure Designers was announced.
read moreFirst ILS Procedure for Rwy 26 at CYTZ
Final Approach™ was used to design an ILS procedure for Runway 26 at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport for use by Porter Airlines. Given the environment with many obstructions along Toronto’s busy waterfront, an ILS procedure was not previously possible…
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