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Old 7th Jul 2013, 08:20
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aviatorhi
 
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To those who suggest we do more visual approaches, Im guessing you don't fly long haul. After being in an aircraft for 12-14 hours, awake for up to 24 hours total minus some poor rest onboard, the last thing I want to see is a visual approach. The closest to a visual is disconnecting the autopilot around 500' to then follow the PAPI. When you're knackered I want to see the simplest approach possible, with the most automation possible.
I only do that twice a week... so it's not too much long haul. 2x 5.5 hour legs in a day. My opinion remains the same.

I shudder to think what the pilots of the 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s would be saying to your remark.

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