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Originally Posted by brent p h  In 737 NG type is this feature very reliable? I have noticed quite a few comments on these forums regarding it. How many of you actually use it? |
Autolands are like fielding a routine ground ball. Most of the time they bounce right into your glove...but occasionally they bounce before your glove requiring quick corrective action on your part.
The last one I did the autopilot kicked off at 50'. I was still able to knock the ball down and make the throw over to first. The key is to follow the ball all the way into your glove and not assume anything will be routine.
Automation is great...but sometimes it makes me a bit skiddish...especially using it close to the ground. If I'm flying...I know exactly what imputs I'm going to make to the controls next. If the electrons are flying...I don't have the same confidence. But it is nice to sit back and monitor the approach while the automation takes some of the workload off of the situation.