When do airline pilots use the autopilot?

Do we need pilots when we have autopilot?
In this podcast I will be giving you an overview to how we pilots use the autopilot.
The video is intended for interested people, outside of the aviation industry, so I have kept the explanations as non-technical as possible. Make sure to KEEP WATCHING to the end and answer the question I have posed there.
Enjoy

[@Gu1tarJohn]

I'm one of the non-pilots that is interested in aviation. Thanks for this video. :)

[@saraswathijanakiraman4740]

Hey me too from India

[@ericsery1]

Gu1tarJohn me too John. 😂

[@elishavarivka8923]

Same here. Getting less nervous about flying.

[@Timpaaa2]

I love how you care about your subscribers, your explanations are easy to follow and in-depth, giving all the information we want to hear in a short time. I have said it before, going to say it again: fantastic channel.

[@officergregorystevens5765]

Well put. Agreed.

[@shivkumarn6257]

You said it right. He is marvelous. He knows our 'pulse'. I simply love this guy & this channel.

[@capella3368]

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC

[@martinedwards4458]

Very well explained . A larger plane would be easier to land then a smaller aircraft.

[@jasoncentore1830]

Couldn't agree more, I'm so glad I found this channel a couple years ago, I check for videos more than I even look at my email and banking apps

[@MsSpiffz]

I'm one of your 'general public' subscribers, only subscribed a few weeks ago, and still catching up on old videos. I actually really enjoy the technical ones, and the disaster analyses. I don't normally watch disaster videos, but I like your 'what did we learn from this' attitude. I've no particular interest in aviation in general, but I enjoy listening to an expert sharing their expertise, and sometimes I go and research a little further on a technical point.

[@abstract_tom2741]

I don't think the video about autopilot modes ever happened. I'd love to see a video about what all the different modes are, and why they are used in certain circumstances. What do you think the next autopilot innovation will be?

[@bikkies]

I think this sort of discussion is a fantastic use of youtube. There will be a wealth of flight experience out there, ranging from the nervous flyer, through the confident but uninformed traveller, the semi informed enthusiast (which would be me) all the way up to pilots, trainers, cabin crew and, I dare say, engineers & manufacturers. Your style covers us all with the same message: the pilots are the ones in control, merely using the available technologies to assist you. Spreading the message that the autopilot still needs to be programmed and constantly tweaked & monitored is, in my opinion, the way to ensure we the travelling public understand your skills. It will also hopefully build our respect that you had to work hard to do what you do, and that you are constantly retraining and scrutinising your methods. Top marks.

[@sharoncassell9358]

Still fly the aircraft. Auto is not a robot. It needs human input. It just gives the pilot relief to not have as much pulling & pushing the yoke during flight.

[@saraswathijanakiraman4740]

I don't understand why some people really dislike your podcast as they're almost perfect(because no one's perfect). 🧐

[@sharoncassell9358]

They could be jealous or ignorant unwilling to accept new data. Limited mentality or just don't have a taste for aerodynamics.

[@adayrine]

Enjoying your podcast from Nigeria. I worked with Virgin Nigeria back then and i have always admired flying and aviators generally. Keep up the good work.

[@SEThatered]

You give the best explanations I have ever heard, clean, clear, structured and thoroughly explained. I understand even those that are meant for pilots. I will make sure to contribute somehow when I can.

[@xzseng4524]

very informative. I always noticed as pilots switched to auto pilot, they kept fiddling with other instruments or kept watching other monitors or gauges. Props to pilots. My life is in their hands

[@robertp330]

Thank you for this channel. I am one of those subscribers that is just fascinated by flying, aircraft and the airline industry. Your channel is excellent and answers all of the questions I could and have ever thought of (so far) about flying. I also love the commercial aircraft industry and am constantly comparing commercial aircraft models. Recently took my first flight on a 787 (-9). Probably the smoothest flight I've ever experienced. Please keep the videos coming sir !!!

[@gladson747]

Thank you for the lovely videos, Captain! Very helpful as I soon begin my career on the 737NG.

[@donaldsmith3048]

I like the way you explain things. I was working for a private license some time ago but only got a little past Solo. Ran out of money, job change. I do fly airlines to go see family. I understand some of the things but there are so many new things and it has been 30 year now, and the past 30 year has made a lot of changes!

[@MentourPilot]

Yes, indeed.

[@tomfitzpatrick6524]

Thanks for your clear explanation of how the autopilot assists the human pilots. I was an engineering lab technician who helped develop the SP50 Autopilot (AFCS - Automatic Flight Control System) for the 727 and DC-9 aircraft. It was a most rewarding project, the first such systems using solid-state electronics. The autopilot also "smooths the road" by sensing changes in roll, pitch, and yaw and applying correcting trim signals. Consider what happens to the balance of the aircraft when a passenger gets up and walks to the toilet.

[@tylerrousey525]

I don't know a thing about flying but I start flight school next week and your videos have answered a lot of questions. Thank you.

[@nitinkulkarni6569]

I really love the way you explain aircraft operations. Its straight from a pilot himself. Great pleasure indeed.

[@borkjohnsen1924]

Great video as always! It's great getting this kind of information from people (pilots) who really know what they're talking about. Keep flying!

[@josesequerosvalle]

Hey Mr. Mentour! Thanks for sharing all your knowledge with us aviation fans. Answering to your question: My naive impression is that a larger aircraft has more weight and drag, and therefore it should be more stable do descend and be affected by winds to a lesser degree. Can't wait to see your podcast.

[@kathy13volpe]

Your podcasts on flight are very interesting. Ever since I took a vacation to Kitty Hawk, SC. Here in the US and visited the Wright Brothers' sites where they "discovered" flight I've been hooked on the subject of airplanes and the science of flight. Your videos are very cool. 💙 them all.

[@michajoe]

Oops. Kitty Hawk is NC.

[@abhishekchakravorty6267]

Hello Sir this is Abhisek from India I am not a pilot but an aviation lover, thanks for all the great knowledge that you guys are spreading in across the world thanks once again

[@MentourPilot]

Thank YOU for supporting the channel!

[@rukmingohel8123]

abhishek chakravorty did you just misspell your own name??

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Amazing how your channel evolved over the year. Congrats! Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@runarandersen878]

18 min is usually a bit longer longer than your other videos. However it didn't feel longer. And I really learned a lot about the autopilot. You explained it easy and good.

[@charlieirvin5423]

I Don't Fly or Not a Pilot But I Love your channel because you Explain what's going to Happen in mid Flight or If some one as Myself is a first time flyer It Ensures the Knowledge of what to expect I'm Enjoying your Channel Mr Mentour Pilot Thank you for Kind explanations Making us Feel at Ease

[@yanik8]

I love your channel and your thorough explanation in all your videos. Amazing!!!

[@km0e69]

I am just a sim pilot and enthusiast of aviation. My guess is the lighter aircraft, The drag created to descend would have more effect on the aircraft, assuming your talking about the same aircraft heavy or light. This would allow a higher rate of descent due to less energy from the weight of the aircraft. It would also allow you to fly a little slower. That is my guess. Thank you for all of your podcast. I realize this one is 4 years old but I'm trying to get around to all of them.

[@michaelposford2613]

Thanks for this latest video. You have answered a question I had about disengaging the autopilot on final approach in the simulator.. I have usually done this at about 200 ft above touchdown, You mentioned that "Minimums' is the time that you disengage. I shall follow your advice in future.

[@tylerg7567]

I think the correct answer is: A lighter aircraft is easier to descend. My reasoning for the answer is because a lighter aircraft can be slowed down much faster than a heavy aircraft. looking forward to finding out if if my answer is correct... I would like to also add to my comment that I think your time, work & efforts producing these videos is a wonderful gift to ALL aviation enthusiasts! Sadly for me and a complement to you - I wish that I had you as a mentor when I was of school age and choosing my future. I would have been a great pilot! Keep up the great work for the young future pilots & middle age aviation enthusiasts like me... You are terrific!

[@alananerjazz]

I am not a pilot, just aviation fan. Your explanations are very clear and I also like the items you choose to bring up. I would like to have more visual info like animations, or cockpit\simulator videos, to make your explanations more tangible. It is lacking in some of your videos,like this one for example.Thank you!

[@victorsabattini9499]

Also …you have at least one professional airline pilot….36 years at Continental / United B -777 last 15 years …also B-737…DC-10…B-727 engineer. At the commuters…BE-90…BE-1900…ATR-42. Great channel…Great information…I watch your videos a lot…Great job.

[@kevinphebus3188]

As you use manual landing I notice a lot of back and forth up and down movement of the yoke. Can you explain why that is? I'm not an aviation pro or piolet just blown away by the responsibility your job requires and how you do it so calmly. Love your videos! Thank You!

[@anshulsao3371]

great video as always Captain.very nice. hats off.

[@TheKikas14]

Passenger here! Even if you haven't been doing videos for us specifically, I've been enjoying them!

[@samielrefaei7814]

I love this program so much a train pilot must learn more and more and keep updated with more information even if he's a pilot he must keep studying and taking more information about flying an airplane updating a flying is more important than flying itself thank you very much for your efforts explaining how to opparate an aircraft as much as we learn we still need more learning even as an experienced pilot

[@AlaskanPotHead]

I'm part of the "general public", and I just want you to keep doing what you're doing. I'm learning a lot, and that helps me relax more when flying. Fear of the unknown, etc. Love your videos, love your app. Thanks! As an afterthought, is there a way the average person can go to a flight simulator? See what it's like to fly a Cessna, or a turbo prop, different aircraft. That would be a good video.

[@nisarmahmood9113]

I’ve just learnt so much, answered so many of my burning questions

[@steveasgun646]

Thank you very much for your work. I’m zäthe middle category I was dreaming of being a pilot,but life is hard, but I still love to be a pilot and knowing what goes around in the cockpit.I want you to know that I wach your videos everyday!steve from Greece

[@paulgilligan1535]

Having watched a few of these videos by both you and Captain Joe I've developed an appreciation for how complex a modern airliners internal systems are, and how challenging the external working environment actually is. Being an airline pilot requires a huge amount of knowledge, but... in the worst case scenario and the pilots were incapacitated for some reason, how much knowledge would an ordinary person ideally need to have in order to have a decent chance of landing an airliner, given that they had communication with air traffic control, and all the airplanes systems were working properly? If it was a days training in a top of the line simulator I reckon you'd have a queue of people a mile long! Similar to how people buy/gift rally car racing days etc.

[@m.s.m41]

Thank you for all you do for us flight enthusaists Captain . my answer to that question is , when landing I would think about both , landing the plane and TOGA or go around if things are funny , so A heavy plane would scare me and a lighter one have better cances at both .

[@sankalpmukim1052]

Hey man, as always you are doing a great job for all of us. I've heard that in cases of medium or low turbulence, autopilots are preferred as they control the situation better. I know this happens in the 787 and the 777 but not sure about the 737.

[@CaptainBobSim]

Well put, keep doing what you are doing 2 years old, 50K views, 16 dislikes: You are doing it right! I like how you care about your subscribers, Thanks again!

[@flyingsam9859]

Great video, great Chanel, I love it and always watch your videos. I would say that a light aircraft is harder to descend just using some common sense but not sure and one more thing can you make a video about the most intense moments in the cockpit and another video for example about emergencies, that's a video I would like to see. Thank you and keep up the good work mate .

[@jamesneilsongrahamloveinth1301]

Precise and friendly. Nice combination . . .

[@chisepochirwa4898]

I think I will enjoy my next flight with this knowledge. Thanks

[@danrutherford9056]

Nice job I am so enjoying listening to your podcasts. I say heavier is easier to control

[@lasttrimestr49califos89]

I love your podcasts by the way

[@mx5mke]

Request: Video disinguishing between "Flight Director" and "Auto-pilot", maybe even distinguishing between Boeing's auto-pilot and FMC assumptions and usage vs. Airbus vs. Embraer vs. Bombardier, etc.

[@MenezesLouis]

I have watched 5 videos in a row and I can watch a couple more.. very informative.. very well explained Capt. keep up the good work.. u r inspiring young fellas like us here. it would we great if you could share info on the thrust setting, derated thrust, the V1, V2 & VR speeds, cost index, TOGA etc

[@AhmedAli-vl7rl]

Dear sir ..u hv explained very well n cleared all the myths about autopilot..iam not a pilot bt iam verry much intrested in aviation n in ur informative videos n as u asked...i think its easier to decend heavier aircrafts due to its balance in air....

[@jackplayz9645]

Great video! Your the most helpful person on the internet! My guess is a heavier aircraft.

[@HistorianTrevi]

Thank you very much, really informative!

[@patbernstein5122]

Thanks for all the info you provide. You kept referring to your presentation as a podcast...as in audio oriented? Otherwise, as feedback, I miss the sofa and the dogs. I could have used some graphics to portray some of what you were saying. I’m fascinated with learning about flying a plane even though it may never happen. Explanation of all the systems....elevators, rudders, TCAS, etc. is very interesting. Regarding your question....I know nothing so I’ll follow my own logic and go with a heavy aircraft because light planes seem easier to be affected by wind, stalling, etc. Thank you so much for being interested in our needs.

[@LancashireBob]

Hi very interesting videos. I am just an aviation enthusiast who likes to visit the airport viewing area with a scanner to listen in. Just one thing I did see and that is I visited the cockpit of a tristar in the 1990s roughly midway between the UK and Kenya. And the flight crew were playing cards lol.

[@mpomerlo]

Thanks for your vidéos . they are well explained and interresting

[@valerie80yearsago90]

Thank you very much for this instruction, sir. I personally hope to be a future pilot aiming for the B-777. Future video Suggestions: Day in the life of a pilot How to deal with being a pilot. Is the pay good?

[@valerie80yearsago90]

+Mentour Pilot Thank you very much, sir!

[@CaptRajuseriousflightsimmer]

Hi Mentour pilot, i hope you are doing well, i have to admit you are the best, you do the best tutorial video, i'm a serious simulator pilot, i have been seen so many tutorial video but you are the best, its very easy to understand you the way you speak & explain thing, and every time you come back with very subjective & informative video i really love your video and learn many thing from your tutorial i listen very carefully every single of your word and apply that on my simulator flight.many thanks & my salute to you sir.i wish you always have a safe flights. Raju

[@romantech2589]

Thank you for your videos! Very interesting for me! can you describe more about autothrottle? how it works - what sensors it uses and so on. By the way these long videos are even better.

[@frankamadi3080]

I've learned a lot from you. Thanks

[@AbhisekChakravorty]

Hello Sir you are wonderful, your videos are so informative, i am not a pilot but i like Aviation and your videos helps a lot. And you know what yesterday my three years old daughter picks up the phone and says where is Pilot uncle, she loves you too,,,, thank you. Now answering to your question i guess it is easier to land a heavy plane since the plane is heavy it will be less effected by heavy crosswind (this is just my guess) i will wait for your video on this ..

[@gpowerdragon9852]

You really start to appreciate autopilot when it's stormy weather outside especially in a small aircraft it's so nice

[@ManchesterAviation]

Very informative video!!! I will say a light aircraft, I suppose you would gather less momentum on the descent, so controlling the speed would be easier. Having said that, I guess a heavy aircraft would be more stable in windy conditions!!!

[@liamgroves1675]

I'm not a pilot, I'm actually a drum teacher in England but find aviation fascinating, I do enjoy watching your videos, they are very informative and friendly. In answer to your question I am going to put my money on heavier aircraft being easier to descend, I think this might be because lighter aircraft are more susceptible to the wind? I could be way off on this though :-)

[@liamgroves1675]

***** I'm sure you are generating a lot of interest from the flight sim enthusiasts wanting to get a real pilots insight on how to do things, you have a great video on how to takeoff, have you done one on landings yet? I look forward to the next podcast.

[@marcemarce9821]

Fist of all you ate the best instructor. It would be nice a video on how set up the ILS. How to set up the outo pilot. Thank you God bless you

[@patrickmonks9761]

Really enjoyed this

[@TimeTraveller-xt1uo]

Great Explanation Mentour

[@GustavoMognon]

Nice Channel! You have been doing a greate job! I have a question, what's the procedure when you starts a descent expecting a specific runway but at the middle of the STAR the weather changes and the "active runway" changes?

[@dauhin57]

answering your question, I would say it does not matter as the procedure is the same. I would say, il's more a question of slowing down by using flaps and on the ground high automatic brakes when thrust reversing

[@sanjaynair1454]

Great! Very well explained 👍

[@StandAloneAoi]

I love your videos. I was watching a video the other day where you talked about buying simulator time. I know for you it would be a bit Mickey Mouse but I suspect x-plane simulator would add something worth while or just geeky fun for us as illustrations of these points. Get a powerful PC with excellent graphics, engage the help of the Sim community (I'm sure the are plenty of sim expert enthusiasts who would love to help you optimise a simulator), invest in one of the advanced models for the 737, and use it to create illustrative aids. ?

[@MentourPilot]

Yes, I have thought about doing that actually but it would take to much time to learn properly. I will be using real sims instead.

[@antonhadzhiyski982]

What do you mean by light aircraft ? Cat A or B like Beechraft, cessna.. Or Cat C like A320, 737... Nice videos keep doing them !!

[@michaeltaitt3083]

thank you for your insight into autopilot usage. I only have a few hours in a cessna 172 from many years back but I have been following reports of aviation crashes. I have noticed that in too many cases, the autopilot was a large factor in the crash. Examples include the Max crashes, the AA 757 to Cali, the Asiana flight into San Fran and the Sukhoi superjet demo flight among others. To be fair, there have been crashes which could have been avoided with an A/P but these seem to have been caused by poor stick and rudder skills which are related to the "roboplane" craze. If I was able to get back into flying, I would use GPS at all times but only use the A/P in straight and level cruise. Is that a realistic goal and would an airline allow me to do that?

[@abdullaal.shammari2775]

a channel like this we must subscribe. u answered every thing i was looking for and searching. one thing only.. when u programming the auto pilot pre flight , where do u programm this? is it in the MCDU ?thx alot

[@Andy81ish]

I'd say a heavier aircraft is easier to land. Two reasons, first, it would not be as susceptible to local weather gusts/cross wind changes etc. Second, being heavier you what have to input more changes to move the aircraft so it would not be as 'touchy'. i.e. on a very small plan a 10 rpm change in the engine might be the difference between taxing and takeoff. Now, this video is 2.5 years old, which of your videos has the answers? I love your work and explanations. I'm a structural engineer and have been thickening of doing the same sort of videos for young university student engineers.

[@win-yk6in]

Thanks a lot! That are information that i seeked for :-)

[@Lightnin991]

Thanks for these videos. I've never flown a plane in my life but now feel that if the pilot dies during my next flight I'l be able to take over and land the plane safely. I don't think I could cope with engines failing or falling off!!!

[@girishkv1785]

Hello Sir. Warm Regards from India I am a admired & fascinated viewer of your channel.. you are doing a fantastic job. With regards to your question asked at the end of the session. I will say a heavy aircraft is easier to control during landing phase. The airflow disturbance wont disturb the aircraft much from the intented attitude for landing because of the greater inertia the aircraft got... Please correct me if i am wrong

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Excellent: Could you do an episode on Glide Slopes . Please

[@MrExentic]

I would guess that a lighter aircraft is easier. A heavier aircraft should be able to have a higher speed, and takes longer time to slow down. And it's also bigger, so more mass to control. On the other hand it should be less prone to heavy winds. Looking forward to your next video and to get the answer :)

[@tubzvermeulen]

Thanks for the video

[@bogdanmoraru1972]

Great explanation!!!!

[@bluewhiteslingshot]

i think a lighter air plane is easier to land because it responds faster to changes in steering. the heavier airplanes you have to think much further ahead in steering before responding. Looking forward to your answer :-)

[@mx5mke]

"Do we need pilots when we have autopilot?" => Same reasons we still need DRIVERS even for automobiles with CRUISE control. Even (so-called) "autonomous automobiles" (aka: self-driving cars) sometimes need "A Nut Behind the Wheel." "Sometimes, "Charlie" can fly the plane," but only sometimes, because "Charlie's not the smartest chip in the circuit board".

[@espanraul]

Offcorse the light ones are tougher to descent ,because it's more prone to crosswinds etc.

[@w6wdh]

Just watched this video for the first time. I assume the question at the end is asking us to compare landing in a light aircraft such as a Cessna vs. a heavy aircraft such as a commercial jet transport like a 737. I’m going to guess a light aircraft is easier on the descent. Its approach speed is much lower, so the pilot has more time to get lined up with the runway, get on the glideslope, deal with crosswinds, and get the thrust or power settings right. In videos I’ve seen of private pilots trying to land a jet (usually in a simulator) they have commented that everything happens so much faster in the jet. A friend who is a Cessna pilot once asked a commercial pilot if he thought there was a chance he (the friend) could land a jet aircraft. The pilot replied that he could probably get the plane on the ground, but it would be damaged.

[@bjornfriberg3737]

2. Things a hands down awsome video Loved it. 2. I personaly belive that a heavy aircraft is easier to land then a light aircraft. Sence I tried a cessna 172 in real life and a 737-500 simulator at arlanda. I personally felt that when landing the cessna no matter how perfect I was to the runway, the smallest wind ore failiure (sry for my spelling) could really mess me up. Also the light aircraft sence you don't have as many stuff onboard that helps you when landing. I mean in a 737 on the artificual horison you have two purple lines telling you exactly where to go. Also the thing about never being "safe" apon landing in the cessna I never felt in the 737 sim. It was allways like a saftey that this thing is going down on the runway it might not be smooth but it is going down on the runway. Then the big changer I think is that in a cessna you are all alone ore whith just youre friends ore people who can see what you are doing and trust you. In a 737 about 150 people you never have met at any time. Put their life in your hands whithout probebly not even saing a word to you. So I think that if you take in all the perspectives even tho it might be easier whith the flying itself I think that it is more difficult to land a 737

[@shivaram3934]

Light weight aircraft is easier to land on the ground. Heavy aircraft is also easy but requires lengthy runway.

[@FalcoGer]

AP can set heading, set altitude, sometimes set speed. also attitude hold. it's more of a cruise control really. some can switch waypoints automagically as you fly over them and then set a new steering heading.

[@Dylan-cp3rr]

It is not some ALL planes can set heading, altitude and speed

[@waynebrown7310]

As a nonpilot, but is very interested in avation, i will assume/ guessestimate an heavy aircraft would be easier to land... it would be more difficult for the lighter to land because it tendency want to" more float/ floaty than a heavier craft.. In my occupation, tanker driver, a heavier truck is easier to stop than a lighter/ bobtail( without a trailer/ tanker)...

[@donnyguns1]

Mentour Pilot, I have a question for you. When you land your 737 during your touch down do you still flare? Reason i asked, I fly as a Tech Crewman on C17 sometimes (kind of like a FE i have CPL but dont have the job as a pilot yet) and they dont Flare. As soon as they get to 50 feet they add power to slow down the descend rate instead of flaring with elevators. With this question, i am going to go with Heavier Aircrafts are easier to descend. thanks and your videos are great. I am glad i happened to see your channel

[@ogundowoadetola1741]

I think it's easier to descend a heavy one and land than a light one because light ones are susceptible to crosswinds and tend to have better/quick lift.... at least from the flight videos I've watched.

[@andrejznidaric]

I think they are quite similar. Different parameters (speed, autobrakes, length of RNY). Due to braking is havier little harder to land.

[@Caafffu]

***** I would say heavier, and my theory is it has less sensitive control over it which in turn will give you a broader stage for subtle changes to the aircraft. As well as it is less affected by environmental conditions such as crosswind. Wonder if I'm right..

[@vedymin1]

How would vnav mode follow a profile if the pilot doesn't follow the fltplan laterally (not flying through the waypoints) ? Does it just go by the distance travelled by the plane that would be between the waypoints ? Or would it just disengage if the deviation from the route is too large ?

[@erinlemichael4551]

Thank Mentour! I intended to be a pilot in the future (when i have the right finances) but i currently play around Flight Stimulator X and its been a great experience for me for the past 8yrs. But i have a question i don't understand, "What determines the altitude/height of a flight (33,000ft to 41,000ft)? is it the distance or the weight or the directiong i.e flying from West to East or East to the West?". I hope you understand me.

[@claryInTn]

Explain rhumb routes vs great circles routes. How about yr views on PBN requirements for enroute flights. The roll of flight dispatchers.?

[@nikolaospeterson2495]

Lighter would be easier, as heavier would have its own momentum and inertia, thus tend to be a bit more 'unwieldy' to flare out correctly and may tend to present a hard landing. (BTW, I had my language in German as I am a native German speaker from Switzerland, no NOT 'Swityerland'!) mode that had accounted for the 'z's rather than the' y's and vice versa as the languages utilise different keys, this has now since been corrected on 20.Apr.2021. (I know my physics that as a child prodigy have learned whilst most kids my age have yet to learn in school, I learned at 9 years of age from my adopted father as he had a Masters Degree in physics).

[@vivekanandakorrapati6956]

lighter aircraft tends to have slower landing speed and hence reqires shorter runway to stop and easier on brakes. however it maybe more vulnerable in crosswind landings as it can be swept off more easily. is the rudder manipulation done by ILS under autopilot guidance taking localiser signals as reference to keep the aircraft on centre line after landing or by the pilot flying the approach? Can we keep the ILS on and disconnect the auto pilot after landing and still keep the aircraft on centre line under ILS command ?

[@mx5mke]

Heavier aircraft are easier to to land with a proper setup. Greater inertia provides greater stability for proper configuration and accurate approach. However, that same inertia (e.g. delay spooling up fanjets) makes response MUCH slower than a Cessna 172 when avoiding geese over the Hudson.River, crabbing in crosswind or compensating for changes in approach. (Just guessing. I'm available to observe in your jump set, whenever you want to demonstrate.).

[@ericsery1]

I always follow this pilot because the very good strict and precise informations and answers he is giving out. But I always noticed the sound is very low so difficult sometimes to hear and understand what he is saying. Please do improve your sound. Thanks for your hard work and help.

[@turboprop7774]

A lighter aircraft ??? Thank You for this excellent explanations of the Boeing 737 NGX AUTO pilot systems

[@samielrefaei7814]

Technology is improving so fast year after year so of that we have to keep improving our brains to make it more safe by the way safe is for God the creator hope we keep learning from you captain to be truthly you are an experienced wonderful pilot thanks so much for this wonderful information wish you my best in your carrier

[@cameronmcdonallcamdog8233]

Love your videos.. god bless...

[@mansoorusman8833]

HI Mentour, I am Mansoor. This channel is more Interesting. Even I am not a Pilot, I have been giving an answer for your question from my small thoughts. A heavy aircraft is easier to descend because the weight component reduces the lift component and increases the drag component. Also, it will be in control on heavy wind or cross wind. It's my guess.. Not sure.. Because I am not a Pilot.., ( If it is correct I am going to fly )