Auto-land capabilities
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Auto-land capabilities
I flew into LHR from Cape Town very early on Sunday morning. The airport was shrouded in heavy fog (the wingtip was hard to see!) yet we had a beautifully smooth landing.
I assume the 744's auto-land capability was used but is there a minimum visability requirement for auto-landings? Or are a/c permitted to land with no visual reference whatever?
I assume the 744's auto-land capability was used but is there a minimum visability requirement for auto-landings? Or are a/c permitted to land with no visual reference whatever?
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Different airlines have different minima depending on crew experience, aircraft equipment, ground equipment, etc. 75m is about the lowest minima I've heard of, although one RAF bloke said to me once "I have no minima" (anyone know where he's buried?!)
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Cat 111b minimum RVR for landing is 75m. The aircraft (a320/21) will land in zero viz. but the authorities reckon that it would be impossible to taxi, or for the emergency services to respond quickly if required.
Controversial, moi?
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If it was a BA 747-400 the limits that we operate to are Cat 3b - No Decision Height and 75m min. RVR required. It is often the case in very low visibility that nothing is seen until the nowewheel touchs down.
My personal record at LHR is 125m. in a 757.
If it was a BA 747-400 the limits that we operate to are Cat 3b - No Decision Height and 75m min. RVR required. It is often the case in very low visibility that nothing is seen until the nowewheel touchs down.
My personal record at LHR is 125m. in a 757.
