Who Draws the Lines?

Somebody, somewhere, has to come up with the procedures in which we entrust our lives and that of our passengers when were penetrating the muck, following some ethereal radio signal hoping theres sufficient clearance from the myriad obstacles that can exist. An awesome responsibility, that. Who does it?

Key Takeaways:

• TERPS (Terminal Instrument Procedures) and PANSOPS (Procedures for Air Navigation Services Aircraft Operations) are the two primary global standards for designing safe instrument flight procedures.
• TERPS is utilized within the United States, while PANSOPS is adopted by most other ICAO member nations, with both standards aiming to ensure obstacle clearance for pilots.
• Despite their shared goal, TERPS and PANSOPS have notable differences in their methodology and procedural requirements, necessitating that pilots flying internationally exercise increased caution and familiarize themselves with local regulations.

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