Hello you insightful fellow aviators
I was wondering if you could enlighten me regarding some rumours I have heard about the “hidden” capability for the 737 to be able to do a normal autoland (as in Dual channel) with only one channel engaged.
Our OM-B clearly states that (Classics) “The Autopilot should not be engaged in Single Channel below 50 feet AGL”…Haven’t found this limitation in Boeings FCOM/FCTM though…
Nevertheless, I do have a couple of chaps at work who tell me that the 737 autolands "just as well" in
Single Channel also, so should you absolutely need it one day, this is just a “nice to know” thing.
Boys and girls what say you?