Introduction
1. Who are you representing?
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I am responding as an individual.
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I am responding on behalf of an organisation.
2. What is your name or organisation?
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Royal Institute of Navigation
7. Consultation Options - Please tick the option for each Runway which you would like to support:
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| Runway 08 Do not support either proposal Radio button: Not checked Do not support either proposal | Runway 08 Support Sub-Option 3c Radio button: Not checked Support Sub-Option 3c | Runway 08 Support Sub-Option 3d Radio button: Checked Support Sub-Option 3d | Runway 08 No preference Radio button: Not checked No preference |
| Runway 26 Do not support either proposal Radio button: Not checked Do not support either proposal | Runway 26 Support Sub-Option 3c Radio button: Not checked Support Sub-Option 3c | Runway 26 Support Sub-Option 3d Radio button: Checked Support Sub-Option 3d | Runway 26 No preference Radio button: Not checked No preference |
8. Response Rationale - Please provide any additional comments to allow us to understand why you have responded as above:
Runway 08
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Sub-Option 3d includes Initial Approach segments to provide continuous navigation guidance throughout the Initial Approach, reducing the workload of pilot and controller compared to a radar vectored intercept at the Intermediate Fix. The initial approach segments permit a standard operation irrespective of the availability of the Bournemouth Radar Service. Bournemouth is an important airport for IFR training and examination and the the provision of an RNP approach with Initial approach segments maximises the training and test scenarios.
Runway 26
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Sub-Option 3d includes Initial Approach segments to provide continuous navigation guidance throughout the Initial Approach, reducing the workload of pilot and controller compared to a radar vectored intercept at the Intermediate Fix. The initial approach segments permit a standard operation irrespective of the availability of the Bournemouth Radar Service. Bournemouth is an important airport for IFR training and examination and the the provision of an RNP approach with Initial approach segments maximises the training and test scenarios.
9. Please provide any additional comments you wish.
Comments
The Bournemouth consultation document has been reviewed by Royal Institute of Navigation’s General Aviation Navigation Group and the RIN is pleased to respond to the consultation. The RIN supports the implementation of Required Navigation Performance Instrument Approach Procedures in accordance with International and regional civil aviation plans at Bournemouth as proposed in the consultation document. Bournemouth airport is well equipped and is one of the few airports in the South of England available for flight training by non-based aircraft. As training flights form a large part of Bournemouth’s traffic, the addition of RNP approaches are essential for the airport’s future business. The RIN notes there have been issues relating to the robustness of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), such as GPS, and further notes the ILS serving runway 08 will be withdrawn from service when the RNP approach is operational and a 2 Dimensional approach supported by a conventional navigation aid will remain. Before there is widespread removal of conventional approach aids, RIN would welcome and support a higher profile of engagement by the CAA in the activities aimed at improving the robustness of Position Navigation and Time.