Originally Posted by
John Citizen
Yes, I agree that 30' is a bit early to decrab, and after 20' or latter is maybe better, however it is interesting to note that in the FCOM, under autoland, FCOM DSC-22_30-80-30-10 it says:
I always thought if this is how the automation does it, then maybe I should also fly it the same way.
BTW, the Airbus I fly only have rad alt calls at 50, 40, 30 and 20, We don't get 10 or 5.
Check Your MSN(s) FCOM chapter 31 to see which calls are installed. Most likely You do have 10 and 5 but in manual landing the “RETARD” call will have priority and by the time it stops You will be on the ground. If You fancy a long flare though, it will eventually prompt you with a “five”. How do I know ? I was told !