Instrument Flight Procedure Design (IFP) Update

Instrument Flight Procedure Design (IFP) Update

Introduction

IFPs are regulated in the UK through the oversight of Approved Procedure Design Organisations (APDOs) and the approval of IFPs design before their implementation in the UK Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP). The provision of Instrument Flight Procedure Design services is regulated by the UK CAA and IFP Service providers wishing to provide these services in the UK must be approved by the UK CAA. Cyrrus has successfully received APDO certification and approval of three designers (without restricted privileges) in March 2023.

Approved Procedure Design Organisation (APDO) Approval:

Cyrrus has successfully closed off audit findings from the 2018 UK CAA audit and met the requirements of its IFP quality assurance process as set out in CAP785A Oversight of UK Approved Procedure Design Organisations. The APDO certification enables Cyrrus to continue with the design (and associated services) of Instrument Flight Procedures, based on both conventional aircraft navigation techniques and area (RNAV) navigation, for use in UK Airspace, in accordance with the current edition of ICAO Doc 8168 Vol II and any notified UK differences.

Approved Procedure Designer (APD):

An Instrument Flight Procedure Designer who has been approved (with or without restricted privileges) by the UK CAA to design IFPs within an Approved Procedure Design Organisation. Cyrrus has received approval for three designers (without restricted privileges) in March 2023.