747-200 driver, Cat.II current...
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I engage the "Otto"-pilot after retracting flaps on takeoff and accelerating to climb speed.
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As far as landing, if VMC, I fly Mexican procedures ("Manuel" approach), as I hardly get more than 1, sometimes 2 landings (if lucky) every month... generally from the time we slow down, extend flaps and gear, for approach and landing. The only time I do an autoland, is to check the equipment if so requested by maintenance. At my age, all I can handle is 15 minutes of hand flying per sector...
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For low visibility, I let "Otto" (German procedure) handle the aircraft with 3 autopilots engaged, and click to "Manuel" when I see the approach/runway lights. I am not the type of guy, who pretends to be "the ace of the base", and forced to miss the approach/landing, to make OPEC richer than what they are now, because of my lack of proficiency.
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This reminds me I have to land twice next month, my last landing was nearly 60 days ago.
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I hate spelling mistakes... so excuse me, I did make a correction.