Autoland

Definition

An automatic landing performed by the autopilot without pilot manual control inputs. Required for Category III ILS operations in very low visibility. The aircraft flares, touches down, and rolls out automatically.

Related Terms

Autopilot

An automated flight control system that maintains aircraft attitude, heading, al...

Category III Approach(CAT III)

The lowest-minimum precision approach category. CAT IIIA: DH 100 feet, RVR 700 f...

Instrument Landing System(ILS)

A precision approach system providing lateral guidance via the localizer and ver...

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