BOAC,
Cat 2 manual landings are fine for many aircraft with only one autopilot fitted and have/are approved in the UK as im sure you know however for aircraft such as Boeings with multiple autopilots the UK does seem to be reluctant. I have worked for two European airlines (Boeing) that approved Cat 2 manual landings as long as 350m RVR was acquired. It is still allowed for exceptional cases in my current airline.
Jammedstab,
From what you said, you're operator needs to instill a far more careful approach to doing an Autoland with no LVP. There is no guarantee that the autoland will be successful without it and you really dont want to be performing recovery actions close to or on the ground in 1/2sm vis ! The weather at the time is always very relevant. The more things on you're side the better in this business. There have been numerous damaged airframes doing autolands outside LVP's over the years. Just ask Singapore airlines and their off road 777 experience last year at Munich.
Last edited by 8che; 12th Mar 2013 at 16:44.