Airbus A320 Autoland (automatic landing) CAT IIIb VIE-LOWW in winter at night

This is a real Airbus A320 CAT III autoland approach and landing at Vienna, runway 29. Automatic rollout, autobrake system engaged in mode low.
Weather: RVR 600m, cloudbase around 200 feet. Lowest minimum is 75m RVR (runway visual range) which translates to approximately 30-40meters visibility and decision height ZERO, which means You decide after mainwheel touchdown by seeing one or two centerline lights if you are going to land. Quick decision recommended.
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[@shinjuru2]

I've always wanted to see AutoLand in action. I appreciate the video!

[@dimos47ki7]

hats off to all the brilliant minds that made landings with this visibility possible. and hats off to the pilots who blindly trust their lives and the passengers lives to a computer. really nice video

[@paraglide01]

Wauw, I am very impressed. I used to fly gliderplanes and sometimes I would go through some low clouds (200 mtrs) before landing and I was very scared because I had no visibilaty but this is amazing.

[@rossarmstrong6731]

Despite Cat IIIb the pilot still needs to take over in case anything does go wrong. However, since those early days of that 'oh la la' moment from Airbus, modern avionics have come on a long way. Look forward to seeing a reliable and commonly used Cat IV - Taxiing control.

[@user-xq8ru9om2k]

50ft corresponds to CAT IIIa, IIIb is (in our company, with our airplanes) as low as NO (=0) decision height. So you can assume, that in case of go-around the airplane may and will touch down but this is perfectly acceptable - the landing gear is down and locked. By the way-the thrust is not at idle when you are established in landing configuration, so there is virtually no delay during spin-up. This would be a factor during flare with engines reduced to (approach) idle.

[@jjsifo1]

Very good video,captions and everything.

[@user-xq8ru9om2k]

Thank you, more videos are about to come

[@BuildTime]

Super impressed by the technology!

[@aky19832001]

That was terrifying.

[@user-xq8ru9om2k]

Yes, takeover with NO DH means that there is sufficient visual clues available and the aircraft may already be on ground. Technically there is no need for any visibility, but the "weak" element in this chain is the human..Still love to be on control. ;-)

[@user-xq8ru9om2k]

Nicht nur Airbus und Boeing, es gibt auch andere Hersteller. Für einen "Autoland" müssen jedoch einige Vorbedingungen erfüllt sein auf Seiten des Flughafens, der Crew und des Flugzeugs (technische und operationelle).

[@slowpoke96Z28]

Goodgrief, how could he even see what taxiway to turn on to?

[@user-xq8ru9om2k]

With this visibility it's not that bad; the most important part is to leave the runway quickly via the next high-speed exit. Thereafter it may be more difficult depending on airport layout but with some preplanning and charts up-to-date you should find your way, no need to rush.

[@codzomz]

I guess you had... *Puts on Sunglasses* LLOW visibility yyyyeahhhhhhhhhhhh!

[@eitanros]

Magical.

[@nobbystyles4807]

Can the autopilot crab/de-crab (to account for crosswind) on landing? i would imagine only the pilot can perform this.

[@user-xq8ru9om2k]

Yes, as the autopilot also controls the rudder.

[@user-xq8ru9om2k]

+diamondgame83 no, that's not required. The autopilot laterally tracks the ILS while in the air by its heading and after touchdown by keeping it on the runway centerline, both using localizer signals.

[@ChannelOfAviation]

Ach.. CAT III landungen sind schon wirklich was feines ;) Gutes Video, gleich abonniert

[@robertl30]

That's cool. Can I get that for my Warrior? :)

[@user-xq8ru9om2k]

My guess is that the price for the double autopilot system easily surpasses the price for the new Piper Warrior, and the payload will be restricted to yourself - if you weigh not more than 45 kilograms ;-)

[@Wuki0809]

Super Video!

[@cruxader27]

How's the flaring? Does the plane land better in automatic mode than manually controlled? And I wonder during crosswinds, does it also correct itself to align before & after landing?

[@user-xq8ru9om2k]

Of course the aircraft needs to be aligned with the runway centerline before and during landing. With an "automatic rollout", as in this video, it will also keep the centerline after touchdown until the autopilot is switched off. The definition of "better" landings varies, I don't want to miss the fun I have when flying and landing manually. But even some automatic landings are surprisingly soft :-)

[@Playrocker]

O.K. Computer

[@top1nice1sorted]

What date was this taken please?

[@user-xq8ru9om2k]

It was taken on the 4th of september, 13. At 6 a.m. ..

[@RomanZerstoren]

wow wow wow...

[@danielrds]

Go go land vfr???? :D