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Lincoln
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Bristol
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Instrument Flight Procedure Design

As a UK CAA Approved Procedure Design Organisation (APDO), Osprey is authorised to design both conventional and satellite-based Instrument Flight Procedures (IFP).

We have one of the UK’s largest in-house IFP design teams allowing us to be extremely responsive to the needs of our clients. Of note, many of our IFP designers have a strong operational background, giving us a somewhat unique view of how we can make your IFP’s work effectively for your operation.

Whilst not exhaustive, below is a list of some of the services we can provide:

IFP Design & Feasibility Studies

We assist Air Navigation Services Providers, Aerodromes and Aircraft Operators with the planning and design of flight procedures based on both conventional and satellite-based navigation, in accordance with CAA standards.

We can also conduct feasibility studies to assess the cost and benefits of new flight procedures, or optimise existing procedures for efficiency and to assess their impact on the environment.

5-Yearly Reviews

Licenced Airports & Aerodromes are responsible for ensuring that all published IFP’s are reviewed as a minimum, every five years.   Our approach is to work closely with our clients to discuss the existing published IFP’s to ensure that they are meeting current needs, and will continue to do so for the next five years. The ongoing review and safeguarding of IFP’s can be a time consuming, and sometimes costly process (but lower than for initial designs), so our aim is to ensure that the published IFP’s offer the best and most effective solutions for both the airport and their users. In this way we can assist in significantly reducing the cost of subsequent reviews.

IFP Safeguarding

Licenced Airports ensure safe operations in the vicinity of the airport by minimising, as far as practicable, any penetration of the Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS).   Whilst the OLS offers vital protection to aircraft against new and existing developments, they do not ensure that IFP’s remain unaffected by such developments. It is vital that airports are made aware of any new development that may require an increase to the published Obstacle Clearance altitude (OCA).

In the UK, such IFP safeguarding studies can only be undertaken by a CAA Approved Procedure Designer working within an audited and approved Quality Assurance structure. Osprey can assist airports to identify critical areas outside of the OLS in which Local Planning Authorities (LPA’s) are made aware that any new structures will require an assessment against the published IFP’s. Overlays can be made available to LPA’s in a format that enables them to quickly assess any proposed structures and advise the airport of any potential impacts. We can also provide Airports with IFP Safeguarding Mapping that quickly enables their Safeguarding teams to identify those areas that are particularly sensitive to new developments that may affect published IFP’s.

I found Osprey to be professional and responsive in meeting the demands of the Blackshark project. They were always on hand to address any issues and were pragmatic and practical in their advice. I would recommend Osprey to others needing similar safety advice and support.

Teledyne Reynolds

Osprey provided a great service from the outset, and ensured that all aspects of the Safety Assurance documentation were accurate, robust and concise. It has been a pleasure working with the Osprey Safety Team, and I’d have no hesitation recommending their services to others.

West Wales Airport

The successful delivery of this significant ATC project would not have been possible were it not for the support of Osprey CSL and I’d like to thank them for their work.  Working closely with our project team, they helped to take an aspiration and turn it into a viable project that could be delivered within time and on budget. We have worked with Osprey before and I’m pleased with their technical knowledge and willingness to further enhance the technical excellence already present within our airport in order to form the most effective delivery team possible.

Alan Siddoway

Head of Air Traffic Control Services, Leeds Bradford Airport

As part of the overarching aviation safety case for MARS Tanker, Osprey were requested at very short notice to provide independent safety assurance for the new to service Kelvin Hughes ATM radar. The task was agreed and completed within a week fully meeting Project expectations and timeline enabling the ATM case to progress to the regulatory acceptance phase on time.

MARS Tanker Project Manager, DE&S, MOD

Osprey’s detailed evaluation of Gatwick’s ATC assets highlighted their unique ability to deliver a complex requirement within a challenging timeline.  Osprey demonstrated a high level of competence and experience that clearly demonstrated their understanding of the technical landscape and the strategic needs of our airport.  Their professional and collaborative approach ensured they worked closely with all key stakeholders to deliver the intended outcomes of the study on time and on budget. We were particularly impressed by their ability to flex their resources to meet our priorities.  I have no hesitation in recommending Osprey for future aviation projects of this nature.

 

Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport

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