So yesterday afternoon Cargolux came in from Seattle, the ceiling was pretty much down right to the minimums and they performed a full auto-land of the 747-800 on runway 34.
I'm wondering how common that is here at YYC? I can't remember the last time I had heard that procedure being announced by a crew, it was interesting to listen to how they had to be very clear about what they were doing and letting ATC know that the ILS protected zone had to be clear for them.
Of about 10 arrivals I was listening to and watching they were the only ones that requested this. Is that because they were the only crew that may have been certified and current in the procedure?
I'm pretty rusty with my knowledge on that stuff, another spotter buddy was also thinking that an auto-land counts as a landing for both members of the flight crew. Anyone know?
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