PDToolKit: The Complete PANS-OPS & Airport Safeguarding Design Suite
Bridge the gap between regulatory complexity and software precision with our advanced PANS-OPS & Aerodrome Safeguarding design software. PDToolKit is the industry-standard design software solution, trusted by ANSPs and CAAs globally for automating complex flight procedure design and airport safeguarding.
ICAO Standards
8168 & Annex 14 Compliant
AIXM 5.1
Native Integration
National Standards
UK CAP168 & CAP1732
Agile Design Environment
A comprehensive toolkit that empowers designers to rapidly build, modify, and validate flight procedures without getting lost in manual calculations.
Fortified Data Integrity
Built-in Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) routines protect your data chain of custody, from initial survey import (AIXM/eTOD) to final publication.
Next-Gen Visualization
Generate precise 3D trajectory outputs for flight simulators and charting. Instantly analyse obstacles against complex PANS-OPS protection surfaces.
Rapid Flight Path Design
Procedure Builder
Transform concepts into flyable tracks in minutes using our intuitive PANS-OPS design software. Procedure Builder offers a dynamic interface for constructing arrival, departure, or instrument approaches, ensuring your PANS-OPS design adheres to strict safety criteria from the very first click.
- Seamlessly connect fixes to Navaids (VOR/DME) or GNSS waypoints
- Real-time protection area analysis against obstacles
- Full Import/Export capabilities via AIXM 5.1.1
- Push complex designs directly to CAD Surface Modeller for fringe cases
- User defined comprehensive reporting of Procedure technical parameters (speeds, altitudes, MOCA, etc)
Obstacle Analysis
CAD Surface Modeller
Operating as a native PANS-OPS & TERPS design software add-on for AutoCAD, the Surface Modeller automates the generation of complex obstacle protection surfaces. This ensures absolute transparency in your PANS-OPS & TERPS design workflow, validating safety against ICAO and FAA standards instantly
- Comprehensive PANS-OPS & TERPS criteria libraries
- Automated Annex 14 OLS & ILS OAS assessment
- Comprehensive, flexible design and analysis of individual procedure components.
- Instant penetration and near-penetration reporting
- Visual transparency for Quality Assurance audits
MOC Tools
Aviation Calculator
Eliminate human error with a suite of validated calculation tools. From basic unit conversions to complex Minimum Obstacle Clearance (MOC) derivations, the calculator is your mathematical safeguard.
- Wind Spiral & Turn Template generation
- RNAV, VOR/DME, and BaroVNAV constant calculations
- Full Import/Export capabilities ILS OCH and OAS geometry constantss via AIXM 5.1.1
- Approach Visibility and DME tolerance checks
AIXM 5.1 Data Backbone
AERO DataManager
Data integrity is paramount. AeroDataManager orchestrates the entire lifecycle of your aeronautical data, ensuring a smooth, validated workflow from survey capture to final chart production.
- End-to-end Survey-to-Design workflow management
- Optional Cloud Storage (AeroDataStore) for team sync
- Robust validation of all imported aeronautical data
- Secure graphical representation of survey points
From Survey to Sky
Organisation
Ingest raw survey data, define aerodrome parameters, and establish the geodetic baseline.
Compilation
Prepare datasets, filter obstacles, and validate integrity using internal CRC routines.
Design
Utilise the Builder & Modeller to construct tracks and analyse surface penetrations.
Application
Finalise the procedure for export to Charting systems, ARINC 424, or Simulators.
Specialised Add-Ons Add-Ons
ARINC 424 Editor
- Precise ARINC coding and validation
- Seamless connection to AXIM systems
- Ensure FMS database compatibility
AEROSafeGuard
- Automated technical safeguarding assessments
- Protect aerodromes from obstacle infringement
- Full compliance with ICAO Annex 14 criteria
Frequently asked questions
Common queries regarding implementation, compliance, and training.
PDToolKit is engineered as a fully integrated, native add-on for both Autodesk AutoCAD and Bentley MicroStation. This ensures your design team can work within a familiar environment without the learning curve of a proprietary CAD engine.
Yes. PDToolKit has been specifically designed to support the Procedure Design workflow as described in ICAO Doc 9906 Volume Section 5.2, ensuring your outputs meet the highest Quality Assurance standards.
Absolutely. The AeroDataManager module supports the direct import and management of AIXM 4.5, AIXM 5.1, eTOD, and CSV files, maintaining data integrity throughout the process.
Yes. The software includes comprehensive criteria libraries for both ICAO PANS-OPS (Doc 8168) and FAA TERPS standards, allowing you to switch between regulatory frameworks as required by your project.
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