Originally Posted by JW411
Is it normal for ATC to talk to an aircraft conducting a CAT III approach at 500 ft except in an emergency?
The only comms I want from ATC after landing clearance at OM or equivalent are:
- surface wind check
- RVRs for info
- 'Go Around' if the runway becomes blocked
And Codman - Some stupid admin message about Company commercial diversion does not qualify as an Emergency.
Whatever the reason for AP disengagement, previous posts have made it clear that re-engagement was strictly prohibited at that height (<500ft atde). The pilots will fry for that, of course.
I do, however, sympathise with the crew who would probably have landed uneventfully at EMA if some stupid pillock had kept their gob shut at a critical time of their flight.