I'm struck by how every operator and country seems to have totally different procedures and limitations! I wasn't aware of so much variety.
Our AWOPs stop at 200m, crosswind limitation strictly 15kts, copilot flies all AWOPs approaches, Captain takes over at DH (50'). No 125m allowed at all.
I think once speedbrakes pop up, you should commit to rollout. Once reverse deploys, you must NEVER GA! As far as any problems from DH are concerned, unless you are absolutely sure of safety, a GA is advised. The problem is- there is just no time to analyse the failure. Loud clicks, warning lights and possibly horns or hooters going off, and it really is a time to GTHOOT (Get The H* Out Of There). Our Alert Height is 500', below which no diagnosis of faults is permitted, so I think technically a GA is required UNLESS you are completely satisfied a manual landing can be completed safely. But when you've been holding awaiting your turn, and the fuel is starting to look a bit sick, it's easier said than done to go around.
Last edited by Rainboe; 4th November 2009 at 09:58.