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Old 30th May 2002 | 17:26
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Intruder
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Airplanes fly coupled approaches and autoland in clear weather on a routine basis, and pilots seldom, if ever, notify ATC they are doing it.

One bonus is that in clear weather the pilot can look out the window and see if there are any airplanes holding short near the runway threshold. If required, he can disconnect the autopilot and fly manually.
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