To: Drango
The 777 will land itself. Honestly it doesn’t need a pilot IMHO. Darn near idiot proof. Something mechanical happened if you ask me.
All modern airliners can "land themselves" (actually, they can't - someone still needs to bring the thrust to idle).
However, we RARELY use autoland. In visual conditions as SFO was today, we would NEVER do autoland. Autoland requires that all other aircraft and vehicles stay clear of various ground transmitters, which is only done when specifically requested (think, never), or when the weather is less than 800' ceiling and 2nm visibility.
362 posted on
07/06/2013 2:00:49 PM PDT by
Tzfat
To: Tzfat
Thanks. Good info. I’m not a pilot. duh.
373 posted on
07/06/2013 2:05:09 PM PDT by
Drango
(A liberal's compassion is limited only by the size of someone else's wallet.)
To: Tzfat
Full Auto land would have auto throttles engaged, autobrakes set and the pilot only has to bring the engines into reverse thrust. After rollout, the typical error is to forget to disconnect the autopilot which will not allow you to turn off the centerline of the runway! Been there, done that.
Also autoland requires specific, approved ILS operating besides the ground clearance mentioned.
402 posted on
07/06/2013 2:25:18 PM PDT by
BatGuano
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