ATC watcher
That approach in YHZ would be flown as a "coupled/selected" approach. Coupled to, and tracking the LOC , descending to FAF altitude before the FAF. When in ALT *star*, capturing the FAF crossing altitude, the PF selects FPA of zero, and winds up the altitude selection to MA altitude.. Then at .3 before the FAF he selects the desired FPA or flight path angle and the aircraft will start descending as it passes the FAF.
Now the aircraft is descending at that FPA.
At MDA (no +50 feet required now?) the aircraft should be in a stable, landing configuration to continue the landing if visual..disconnect the autopilot and land
So I wouldn't call it a "visual" approach except below MDA. Don't really understand your question.
No HUD on the AC A-320s, just the 787 to my knowledge..but I am retired now
Last edited by Retired DC9 driver; 3rd May 2015 at 16:44.