Landing

Question 1

Autoland approval is listed on:

Answer 1

The appropriate port page.

The approval is valid for ILS and GLS unless otherwise stated.

Question 2

For runways approved for autoland operations, an autoland should be considered when:

Answer 2

The visibility is less than 1500m or the cloud base is below 300ft.

Question 3

An autoland May only be conducted by:

Answer 3

The PIC.

Except in cases of Pilot incapacitation or other emergency.

Question 4

An autoland approval in no way suggests:

Answer 4

That the ILS is suitable for LVO operations.

Question 5

Autoland approval merely records that the ILS installation is:

Answer 5

Approved for LVO, or that satisfactory autolands have been demonstrated by 3 or more company aircraft of the appropriate type using the ILS/GLS facility and that the runway meets specific criteria.

Question 6

A320 autoland glide-path angle?

Answer 6

-2.5 to -3.15 degrees.

Question 7

Minimum TCH?

Answer 7

40ft.

Question 8

Maximum TCH?

Answer 8

60ft.

Question 9

A320 maximum airport elevation for autoland?

Answer 9

2500ft.

Question 10

If the PIC considers it necessary to change a manual landing to an autoland during an ILS/GLS approach, they may do so providing the following conditions must be met:

Answer 10

• The crew have previously checked the port page and NOTAMS to verify the suitability of the ILS/GLS installation for autoland capability, and included this in the arrival briefing.
• Th decision is announced and briefed before the aircraft descends below 500ft RA.
• The PIC is PF for the autoland.

If there is any doubt over the safe completion of the approach and landing a go around shall be executed.