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Old 15th Apr 2013, 14:09
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JW411
 
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I think most operators in this part of the world operate the monitored approach system in bad weather.

The first officer is programmed to fly the approach (using the automatics) to decision height with the intention of making a go-around.

The captain monitors the approach and is programmed to land the aircraft provided that sufficient visual reference is available at minima.

It works very well. The first officer calls "Decide" at minimums.

The captain will either call "Land" in which case he takes control and lands. The first officer simply takes his hands and feet off everything. Nothing needs to be said by him.

Otherwise, the captain calls "Go Around" whereupon the first officer immediately carries out a go around and the captain monitors his actions.

It gets rid of the bad old days where captains were flying the approach AND trying to look up at minimums and land while the first officer was sat on his backside doing very little.
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