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Old 1st Oct 2004, 12:50
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Capt Fathom
 
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Don't lose sight of the fact that autolands in Australia are done onto runways that are only CAT 1. There is not all the safeguards and protection that you get using a CAT 3 system.
Also, the autopilot stops using the Glideslope at around 50' and starts to flare based on certain parameters. A lot can happen between 50' and touchdown.
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