Many good questions and topics here guys!
(1) Can you fly CAT 1 autoland even if it is not in your SOP?
B737 SOPs are based on Boeing's Manuals, which are written under the assumption that the user has had previous multi–engine jet aircraft experience and is familiar with basic jet airplane systems and basic pilot techniques common to airplanes of this type. Therefore, the operations manual does not contain basic flight information that is considered prerequisite training.
(2) B737 Autoland is not restricted to CAT II & III only.
(3) Just tried to disconnect dual autopilots at low altitude in the plane (not sim). The nose up force was barely noticeable and did not cause a problem at medium weights in classic and NG.
Last edited by 80/20; 6th May 2004 at 14:01.