Boeing 747-400 Automatic landing

Hello! How do you do everyone. Today I’m talking about automatic landing sequence on the Boeing 747-400 but it equally applies to the Boeing 747-400ERF and the -8 too. I have set up the simulator at 5000 feet in simulated dense fog at Anchorage, Alaska. This will let you see the LVO (Low Visibility Operations), that would warrant such an approach and landing. The most important requirements for such an approach are that 1). Pilots are trained and qualified to conduct a Low visibility approach with autoland. 2) The aircraft systems are serviceable for the approach. 3) The weather allows for such an approach to be flown and that 4) ATC have given approval for the approach and the ground equipment is also in working order on an approved runway.
The Boeing 747 is fitted with 3 autopilots for redundancy with each autopilot controlling the aircraft by a separate hydraulic system to manipulate the flight controls. Power sources electrically are also split for redundancy on approach. In general three categories of minimums are applied in Low visibility operations. They are termed CAT 1, CAT 2 and CAT 3. Category 3B requires no minimum descent height/altitude and is employed for automatic landing to zero feet. That is what I will show you in this clip. Notice that even though at localiser capture, all three autopilots are operational, only one is actively controlling the aircraft until 1500 feet to touchdown when they all work together- any autopilot not participating correctly is disengaged and the approach may need to be downgraded with different minimums but that is for another video. It requires concentration to monitor the progress throughout the approach and mainly looking at the PFD and ND, listening for alerts, cautions, calls from other pilot, transmissions from ATC and other aircraft too. It is dependable and I have had to do a number of them in my time in the B747. Hope you like it- ‘Chi Di Gin!’ Later!😀✈️✈️✈️✈️

[@billmiller3425]

I make these very difficult landings every day. Very easy to do, except when my mom comes into the room to clean up.

[@pilot_obet7815]

Ha ha…get your mum to sit and watch you do it one day😀

[@IScreenshotNFTs]

@@pilot_obet7815 very sus reply Captain

[@chapterrv]

@@IScreenshotNFTs how's a mom watching their kid play flight simulator sus? 💀

[@thabiletsunyane2040]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@hassebarrefors1612]

I love the way this guy explains everything, not least the enthusiasm. He obviously loves his job and loves teaching.

[@pilot_obet7815]

Thank you

[@hassebarrefors1612]

@@pilot_obet7815 , glad you appreciate my comment. I have spent 30+ years myself teaching in aviation, not least Human Factors and absolutely love the feeling of seeing understanding and confidence building in my students - I have a feeling that you value the same. Have also flown professionally but regrettably not gotten to fly the 747, though I love that aeroplane, so I am a bit jealous of you for that ❤️✈️

[@dalp6657]

A Captain with a big smile like that means confidence. Congrats for the video.

[@pilot_obet7815]

Thanks 😊

[@Hopeless_and_Forlorn]

Before I retired from airline maintenance, I had the pleasure of teaching avionics to other mechanics. My favorite course was 757 avionics with its triple autopilot systems, very similar to the 747-400. However, the first time I sat on cockpit jumpsuit and watched as the pilots flew a perfect low visibility approach was in a DC-3 landing at Dallas Love Field, probably in 1966. The regional airline where I worked as a newly certified A&P mechanic at that time employed many WWII-era pilots who had amazing flying skills. The DC-3, of course, had no autopilot, no flight director, no radio altimeter, no DME, and no flight computers. Beyond the basic flight instruments, for instrument approaches the pilots had only the two pointers representing localizer deviation and glideslope deviation from each of the two navigation receivers, plus the marker lights and an ADF for any available LF marker locator radio stations. Of course the approach speed of a DC-3 is much slower than that of a 747, but it was still a welcoming sight to see the runway lights appear exactly where they should be, just before we reached decision height. I am not saying that today's airline pilots are not good at what they do, but the old timers were never short on current experience for situational awareness and for hand flying the airplane in all conditions.

[@pilot_obet7815]

Lovely story, thanks for that. It is true that the old timers were a different breed when it came to hand flying skills for sure. With very little automation, they had to be. I was fortunate enough to have flown the DC-3 in my early days as a Co pilot for two years. Lovely aircraft!

[@reydogmotor]

Capt Thanks for landing us safely in thick fog. I hope every pilot flying is as calm and confident as you Sir… we take it for granted sitting in a passenger seat but we really do appreciate what you do!

[@pilot_obet7815]

Thank you😊

[@jeffwalker4679]

Excellent presentation again Captain. You explained every step of this process very well. Mind blowing what computers can do. Keep the videos coming

[@dhakaboy1]

CAT III landing was pioneered by the Brits back in the mid 60's and it is the standard today for inclement weather. The Hawker Siddeley Trident has been doing these for many years. Of course the the weather is much worse in NOrthern Europe than in the US. Cheers Captain for showing this,....brilliant video.

[@pilot_obet7815]

That is true- the Trident was well ahead of its time- 😊 thanks

[@Thunderbyrd.]

Captain, I wouldn't call this a low visibility landing. I would call it a NO visibility landing, lol. You are as cool as the other side of the pillow. Great video, Captain.

[@pilot_obet7815]

Thanks

[@MarkWyche]

That was amazing! Thank you Commander Obet for explaining everything in detail.

[@jimhal5553]

Auto land is so friggin cool! Excellent demonstration Captain. Thank you.

[@brucethecurmudgeon8538]

AWESOME! As a private pilot I marvel at the training you ATP guys get and remember..

[@moboy4779]

Absolutely first class video Commander Obet!

[@airifr9910]

Awesome Jumbo video Obet!

[@arky5610]

i flew on a 747-400 to the philppines to visit my girlfriend ,great plane, good analysis by this pilot

[@blackoutboy030]

true professionals with awesome equipment at their hands. i love aviation and thanks for taking us with you!

[@Dstew57A]

It is amazing you fly these beautiful planes..the Queen of the sky...what a life...good for you sir and much respect. I was watching the live stream of the Anchorage airport/lake hood the other day...and oh my goodness the snow was falling, the wind was howling, low visibility at night and still you pilots fly these beauties in and out...simply amazing.

[@rodterrell304]

Wow that is truly a nerve wracking procedure. Hats off to pilots , great job

[@SKYSURFER974]

performing on 747-200 RFP in microsoft flight simulator since 2004 + 320 hours on 747-8 in microsoft flight simulator 2020 and i have just dicovered your channel today you re AWESOME captain obet GOD bless YOU cause i found my personal professor and model NOW

[@sukottora]

I'm not an aviation fanatic or pilot like so many of your viewers but I never fail to learn something fascinating when I watch your videos. I was also able to follow what you were doing, what we were supposed to be looking for and recognise what the instruments were showing us. Thanks for taking the time to make the videos - brilliant stuff!

[@pilot_obet7815]

Thanks

[@SuperFullin]

Your videos are magnificent, short, straight to the point. Most people do not, neither patience for long stuff. Keep it concise as usual. The rest comes LATER! Congrats from Brazil!

[@moonraker7774]

to the gate... nicely done . Thank you for sharing this autoland proceedure

[@Wol747]

It all looks so easy - but what the SLF don’t appreciate is the training and constant checking of the multiple failure cases at various stages of the approach: engine failures, ILS anomalies, RVR changes etc etc, each requiring different resolutions at different points. Great video.

[@pilot_obet7815]

That is too true- it’s intense monitoring from both pilot’s throughout the approach with immediate reaction if something goes amiss.

[@simonlaw1635]

I have just learned now how to land a B747 without needing a front windown,nice one Capt!!

[@sidneyalmeidajunior7968]

Thank to show this procedure! It's not easy for pilots!

[@Danishwoman1]

Your voice are very calming, and makes one calm before and probably under flying :-)

[@hectordepuertorico]

Fabulous, thank you so much. There is no way I would have managed that exit of the runway under those conditions. never of steel Captain!!

[@jersey.spotter]

The gear and engine sounds 🤩

[@ivoryjohnson4662]

Thank you Captain, for an excellent presentation. Your professionalism and experience shines through again.

[@antoniojosesoaresdossantos3390]

Comandante e copiloto, vocês são nota 10 ,ganhou um inscrito.

[@roshan85tc]

What an amazing explanation of autoland, expecting more such videos 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@xrotor7813]

I have been a passenger in any number of low visibility landings and a few go arounds where the plane did not have this capability. Thanks so much for a great and obviously expert presentation.

[@pilot_obet7815]

My pleasure- thanks to you too

[@duffymasheti9007]

PERFECT .MAY THE ALMIGHTY ANSWER MY PRAYER

[@paulchambers6657]

Fantastic explanation, I feel as though I could do this procedure now and I’m a roofer 😀

[@pilot_obet7815]

That’s good😀

[@luizcomet]

Um excelente professor, obrigado capitao pela aula. Deus lhe abençoe e guarde pelos céus.

[@soosket]

wow this is professionalism and knowledge exhibited at high levels. I applaud

[@bonganimnweba910]

Thank you very much captain. SUBSCRIBED!

[@7591warthog]

I very much like your videos & your way of teaching aviation topics.

[@superskullmaster]

Sweet demo.

[@mba7454]

Well directed and executed documentary Skipper! Used to do it on my 747-400 PMDG Flight Sim but I learn't something extra. Did a similar LVP landing using the HS Trident which is also capable of Cat 3B and 3C but with Analog instruments. Flew the actual Trident 3E sim around 1998. I yrained in 2010 on A320 and did LVP training then. The level of automation on Airbus is amazing. They use 10kts as maximum taxi speed in LVPO.The only time I had to do a real LVPO Approach was in Kuwait in Dec 2019 on a foggy early morning. We were certified for Cat2 approach but I think as we landed it was b elow the visibility mininums temporarily during flare but we could see the centreline and so continued.Thanks for the brilliant presentation Captain Obet

[@pilot_obet7815]

Cheers!

[@eastafricanowner7685]

I really enjoyed how well you described it, Thank you so much bro,

[@michaelmills2263]

Great video, thank you for sharing.

[@Incognito-vc9wj]

This was excellent! Thankyou Captain!

[@flyinn460]

Thank you for all the info well done

[@unggrabb]

Excellent narration. Nice man

[@MikeFeran-ql4fn]

That was very interesting! Thanks so much!

[@MidwestCoupe]

Amazing Job Captain Obet!!!!!!!!!

[@BigDukeX]

CAT 3s without exception challenges each and every one of your senses.

[@pilot_obet7815]

Yes

[@michaelb5331]

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[@ivanviera4773]

@@pilot_obet7815 What its your typical cruising speed in Mach?

[@emmanuelosaghae6566]

Capt Mazinyi you're simply the best training Captain that I know of. God bless you for all that you do to educate us on this multi functions on the B 747-400/-800. Merry Christmas and hope someday in 2022 I'll get to meet you in Atlanta.

[@pilot_obet7815]

Thank you sir- hope to meet you too in 2022😊

[@Keepmelevel]

Outstanding!!! Never seen that done before! You make a great Captain.👍🏼

[@pilot_obet7815]

Thank you sir.

[@marciomedeiros1173]

Excellent! You make everything look so simple! Keep the good work Sir. Best regards

[@mitsnevets]

that has to be a thrill landing in dense fog amazing technology

[@tchippat7634]

He is among the greatest pilots.

[@pilot_obet7815]

Thank you

[@amiradolph6297]

Thank you for the excellent explanations...happy landing, Breathtaking...

[@UDCMaximus]

Seriously u guys are are awesome and i enjoyed watching u thanks

[@reginaldmassey3272]

That was awesome! I felt like I was the pilot, these pilots are amazing 👏

[@Solitaryman70]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL AND AMAZING Captain 👨‍✈️, thank you ☺️, I was nervous the whole time 😅🫣😂..

[@alex630710]

Impressive. Thank you

[@louiswhite4909]

Just incredible!

[@el-blake-o4766]

What a great channel! Thx for all the info!

[@bigtaxrefund]

great video captain. i can see the 747 passion in your huge smile at the end. im only at 175 hours, flying C172. this year i will finish my multi-ifr. your video has great explanation

[@77hodag]

Great video - I’m not a pilot but you seem like a good teacher, which is an underrated skill.

[@pilot_obet7815]

Thanks

[@peimanmalekmarzban4633]

Cool, great video captain.

[@jrmusic7316]

What an amazing video. Thank you for sharing

[@husamudin2712]

Very clear and detail Thanks Mr. Pilot 👍👍

[@kalitta9991]

Boeing 747 is amazing aircraft👑💫 This aircraft has amazing capabilities The function of the operation of the aircraft is amazing Thank you so much for this great presentation.All good and good flight✈

[@dieselrotor]

Yay Peter !!! Your the best Pilot_obet, love Your explanations and demonstrations.

[@wesleymckenzie9439]

Lovely Lovely Lovely. Thank you sir. God bless you.

[@k.k.4950]

Well done Captain Sir. 👍

[@jcr150658]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@user-hp8hf7qk7t]

Woa! pleasure to watch this from my bedroom. Captain's confidence, knowledge and experience is invaluable. Excellent coach. Wishing you safe journey and God bless.

[@pilot_obet7815]

Thanks

[@no1ded]

Fantastic!!

[@chrissecc3913]

great video, such a knowledgeable pilot.

[@richardo6357]

Great video Captain.

[@joebuleuru7069]

Thank you so very much captain. I learn alot from this video. God bless

[@Elad747F]

Thank you for another great video!

[@pilot_obet7815]

My pleasure

[@donp1088]

Wonderful job of explaining and describing the scenario,….👍

[@rajanp1755]

Fantastic 👏 sir.I have never seen a video like this here superb explanation sir.

[@istinkk13]

Excellent video. I glad I found your channel.

[@frawihe]

Fantastic! Later!

[@jjsifo1]

Very good,thank you!

[@radwi69]

Wow great … thank you el captain!

[@antonioneto3962]

Fantástico!!!!! Sempre ouvi falar em CAT 3, mas nunca vi um pouso nessa categoria. E que pouso. Já deixei meu Like e me inscrevi.

[@mervynsullivan]

Excellent.

[@Iliasstaridas]

Genuinely enjoyed it.not very technical but a good summary of the very demanding low vis environment.I used to fly the 737 efis and now I enjoy the a320 but what a nice machine that 74 is,almost felt jealous .My best wishes for the new year ,keep posting sir,you have the charisma P

[@pilot_obet7815]

Thank you. The A320 is a favourite to fly on as a passenger. I find it a comfy jet

[@shahidahsan6507]

Great video for Pilots!

[@pjm098]

Excellent and beautiful captain. 👏👏

[@xzseng4524]

Amazing!!!

[@fol6154]

Impressive Captain.

[@AdamsWingFly]

Great Video.. So much to learn,,, You are Amazing Capatin. ❤❤

[@SallySparks]

great video. I've been a nervous passenger in these conditions, but I feel better watching this.

[@pilot_obet7815]

That is good😊

[@gebkleinhans2665]

Very good presentation Captain.

[@zk1479]

So interesting. Thanks guys

[@bxchris]

Great Vid

[@josephhann8844]

Great video and instruction sir.

[@alejandropalacios9292]

Great video captain👍, i like your videos.

[@B747-4OO]

Thanks a lot for this great video! Lot of information I love to see! Looking forward to next video ... later 🙂

[@pilot_obet7815]

My pleasure

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Awesome!

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Great content! love it

[@pilot_obet7815]

Glad to hear it! Thank you

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[@pilot_obet7815]

Thanks for the sub!

[@poppiarlin5612]

Excellent presentation