Originally Posted by condorbaaz
just a 332 driver.
This must be one of the few places a NPA is carried out.
Mostly on ILS, I have heard Pilots brief " Go Around will be with AP ON"
Very nice for ILS but not suited for NPA.
If I recall correctly, AP disconnects at MDA +_ some ht, maybe 50 feet.
Ergo, If on approach, if TOGA is delayed by 2-5 seconds at MDA,
say "MDA- Field not in Sight" Go Around Flaps"
You have TOGA and no AP and a downward vector
You should decide at MDA + 50'
The autopilot disconnects at MDA - 50'
100' in hand. Or 8 seconds of reckless, crash-inducing rule breaking (on a 3° approach) if you want to put it that way.
Use of the autopilot for approach and GA on an NPA to minimums is an excellent strategy. Most GA errors are when the PF decides to hand fly.
Aside:
A320 has an OEB about disconnecting APP mode just before minimums on an NPA. Does the 330?