Instrument Flight Procedures are often referred to highways in the skies. They enable airlines and other flight operators to access runways of airports which would otherwise be inaccessible in adverse weather conditions or bad visibility. Flight procedures thus reduce the risk of costly delays, diversions and cancellations for airlines, and consequently enhance the attractiveness of airports with flight procedures. Flight procedures have the ability to increase efficiency within airspace, while simultaneously reducing greenhouse gas emissions and noise pollution.

The introductory course to PANS-OPS provides a comprehensive overview of flight procedure design. It also provides insight into the processes associated with the publication of flight procedures. The course is designed for all persons seeking an insight into instrument flight procedures, particularly for aviation professionals such as air traffic controllers, pilots and managers who in their normal course of business would be required to interact with and/or approve instrument flight procedures..