Plane Answers: When do pilots use the autopilot?

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5-04-2008 @ 9:21PM

Gareth said...

Hi Kent - First time I've had a chance to get to the site. Great column, great insights. Quick follow up question - are all runways at all airports CAT III certified? I had heard that this isn't the case, hence the seemingly inconsistent diversions due to viz (I'm thinking of our beloved Logan here!) Gareth

5-06-2008 @ 8:42AM

Kent Wien said...

Hi Gareth,

You're right. In Boston we only have one Cat III runway. On a recent Miami trip;

http://www.gadling.com/2008/02/04/cockpit-chronicles-miami-closed-youre-pulling-my-leg/

we ended up holding due to the lack of a Cat III runway and ILS at Miami. But who would ever imagine 1/16th of a mile visibility in Miami?

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