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Old 2nd Oct 2016, 17:21
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As indicated by TA, the value of the procedure depends on the type of approach being flown and the aircraft systems.
There may be less value for a fully automatic approach and landing, and particularly in Cat 3- where the minima more likely ensure that the required visual reference is always seen.

For NPAs which involve manual flight or transition from auto to a manual landing then the procedure has the advantages of shared workload and specific monitoring tasks. The change of control is not a significant issue because of the higher DHs associated with these operations, and a non event for auto-to-manual land.
Another area of benefit is in low vis operations like Cat 2, where the minima in particular weather formations ( e.g. clearing fog) can result in late acquisition of the visual reference or even loss of the required reference below DH. In these circumstances the PF commands and controls the GA, and the PM continues the monitoring task; minimum disruption, maximising safety, clear cut duties and shared workload.

Don't discard a useful procedure because of normal 'auto' operations, have it handy for the non-normal or emergency operation.
Know before you go.
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