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Old 19th Oct 2012, 09:24
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Many companies in EU-land preach the use of dual autopilots on all ILS approaches, so yes, you could find yourself technically able to autoland from DA/H. However, this except in an extreme emergency, is not allowed and worries about 'a large fuel loss' do not normally constitute an emergency. Loss of visual reference at DA/H requires a G/A and I am surprised from your 'profile' that you need to ask!

Your description 'without losing the lights' does not actually constitute loss of visual reference in EUOPS and a 'drop' in visibility past the relevant point does not count - it is the crew's decision whether to continue.

I note you do not tell us which regulatory framework you are licensed under, so it may, of course, be 'acceptable' in yours.
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