Well now that I masterd the AUTOLAND, How smooth is it in the QUEEN. I mean in the 737 series, It doesnt seem to flare soon enough so it doesnt touch down smooth. Does the Queen come down like perfect? Davidhttp://www.precisionmanuals.com/images/forum/747400.jpg

Are you so sure real Autoland works smoother :-hmmmMichael J.

It's very nice - I haven't seen a single bounce yet the way the NG does sometimes. If you saw one of my earlier posts too, the 744 has a fully moddeled 3 axis AP and will use the rudder to kick out crosswinds during an autoland - it's quite cool to watch.

Ryan,one question. What is the crosswind limit for the 747? (no chance for me to read the 747 Manual until today)With the NG last time I make a approach (no autoland) with 18 Kt crosswind. Looks great and a little more work to bring her in.Best regardsStefan

Hi StefanMAXIMUM WIND COMPONENTS (kt), incl. gustsTAKE-OFF AND MANUAL LANDINGBraking Action POOR MED GOOD GOOD and DRYCROSS 5 15 25 30TAIL 0 5 10 15AUTOLANDHEAD *25 25 25 25CROSS *5 15 25 25TAIL *0 5 10 15*CAT II, III not allowed.

Thanks Floris.Stefan

No autoland lands SMOOTHly, i can assure you that.The point of an Autoland is to make a positive landing. Firm touchdown, not smooth. The only autopilot who can make a smooth one is your brain, up to now.Cheers

Limits are also operator specific. Here's the generic Boeing limits for the 744.Crosswindhttp://www.telusplanet.net/public/jrberg/p...s/744%20CXw.JPGAutolandhttp://www.telusplanet.net/public/jrberg/p.../744%20CXAL.JPGCheers,JohnBoeing 727/737 & Lockheed C-130/L-100 Mechanichttp://www.precisionmanuals.com/images/forum/ng_driver.jpg