In this crazy aviation video, watch an Airbus approach and autoland at Auckland International airport (AKL), breaking through the cloud ceiling barely 50 feet above the runway. How do we know the pilots used autoland? Airbus systems sound three "pings" as the aircraft slows down after landing, indicating the autopilot system being disconnected. At larger airports affected by low-lying fog, flight delays are often caused by ATC limiting the number of aircraft movements. In low visibility, autoland helps minimize diversions and prolonged holding patterns.
When's the last time you landed in thick fog? Tell us your experience in the comments, below.
