With reference to the Private Point-in-Space (PinS) Instrument Approach Procedure for helicopter operations, consider the following statements: 1. It is developed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI). 2. It is a satellite-based navigation system that helps helicopters land safely at heliports even when there are no ground-based navigation aids. 3. India's first PinS operations have started from New Delhi Heliped. How many of the above statements are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Private Point-in-Space (PinS) Instrument Approach Procedure for helicopter operations, consider the following statements:
1.It is developed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
2.It is a satellite-based navigation system that helps helicopters land safely at heliports even when there are no ground-based navigation aids.
3.India’s first PinS operations have started from New Delhi Heliped.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: 1 and 2

Statement 1 is correct: It is developed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). PinS procedure has been designed in accordance with DGCA regulations and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices.

Statement 2 is correct: PinS is a satellite-based navigation system that helps helicopters land safely at heliports even when there are no traditional instrument landing systems or ground-based navigation aids.

Statement 3 is incorrect: Undavalli Heliport in Andhra Pradesh has become the first private heliport in India to receive approval for this advanced instrument approach procedure.

Source: PIB

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