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!😀✈️✈️✈️✈️

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  • @billmiller3425
    @billmiller34252 жыл бұрын

    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

    @pilot_obet7815

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @IScreenshotNFTs

    @IScreenshotNFTs

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@pilot_obet7815 very sus reply Captain

  • @chapterrv

    @chapterrv

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @thabiletsunyane2040

    @thabiletsunyane2040

    Жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @dalp6657
    @dalp66572 жыл бұрын

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

  • @pilot_obet7815

    @pilot_obet7815

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 😊

  • @hassebarrefors1612
    @hassebarrefors16129 ай бұрын

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

  • @pilot_obet7815

    @pilot_obet7815

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @hassebarrefors1612

    @hassebarrefors1612

    9 ай бұрын

    @@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 ❤️✈️

  • @Hopeless_and_Forlorn
    @Hopeless_and_Forlorn2 жыл бұрын

    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

    @pilot_obet7815

    2 жыл бұрын

    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
    @reydogmotor2 жыл бұрын

    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

    @pilot_obet7815

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you😊

  • @jeffwalker4679
    @jeffwalker46792 жыл бұрын

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

  • @dhakaboy1
    @dhakaboy12 жыл бұрын

    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

    @pilot_obet7815

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @brucethecurmudgeon8538
    @brucethecurmudgeon85382 жыл бұрын

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

  • @arky5610
    @arky56102 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Thunderbyrd.
    @Thunderbyrd.2 жыл бұрын

    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

    @pilot_obet7815

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @MarkWyche
    @MarkWyche2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jimhal5553
    @jimhal55532 жыл бұрын

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

  • @SKYSURFER974
    @SKYSURFER9743 жыл бұрын

    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
    @sukottora2 жыл бұрын

    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

    @pilot_obet7815

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @Dstew57A
    @Dstew57A2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @moboy4779
    @moboy47793 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely first class video Commander Obet!

  • @paulchambers6657
    @paulchambers66572 жыл бұрын

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

  • @pilot_obet7815

    @pilot_obet7815

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s good😀

  • @blackoutboy030
    @blackoutboy0302 жыл бұрын

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

  • @rodterrell304
    @rodterrell3042 жыл бұрын

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

  • @SuperFullin
    @SuperFullin2 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @BigDukeX
    @BigDukeX3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @pilot_obet7815

    @pilot_obet7815

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @michaelb5331

    @michaelb5331

    2 жыл бұрын

    Pilot obet do you have an Instagram or Facebook?

  • @ivanviera4773

    @ivanviera4773

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @airifr9910
    @airifr99102 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Jumbo video Obet!

  • @moonraker7774
    @moonraker77742 жыл бұрын

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

  • @emmanuelosaghae6566
    @emmanuelosaghae65662 жыл бұрын

    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

    @pilot_obet7815

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Wol747
    @Wol7472 жыл бұрын

    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

    @pilot_obet7815

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @simonlaw1635
    @simonlaw16352 жыл бұрын

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

  • @hectordepuertorico
    @hectordepuertorico2 жыл бұрын

    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!!

  • @Danishwoman1
    @Danishwoman12 жыл бұрын

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

  • @roshan85tc
    @roshan85tc2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @7591warthog
    @7591warthog2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ivoryjohnson4662
    @ivoryjohnson466210 ай бұрын

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

  • @bonganimnweba910
    @bonganimnweba9102 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much captain. SUBSCRIBED!

  • @sidneyalmeidajunior7968
    @sidneyalmeidajunior79682 жыл бұрын

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

  • @superskullmaster
    @superskullmaster3 жыл бұрын

    Sweet demo.

  • @xrotor7813
    @xrotor78132 жыл бұрын

    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

    @pilot_obet7815

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure- thanks to you too

  • @michaelmills2263
    @michaelmills22632 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thank you for sharing.

  • @marciomedeiros1173
    @marciomedeiros11732 жыл бұрын

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

  • @bigtaxrefund
    @bigtaxrefund2 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @unggrabb
    @unggrabb2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent narration. Nice man

  • @eastafricanowner7685
    @eastafricanowner76852 жыл бұрын

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

  • @amiradolph6297
    @amiradolph62972 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Solitaryman70
    @Solitaryman703 ай бұрын

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

  • @soosket
    @soosket2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @rajanp1755
    @rajanp17553 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jrmusic7316
    @jrmusic73163 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing video. Thank you for sharing

  • @kalitta9991
    @kalitta99913 жыл бұрын

    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✈

  • @mba7454
    @mba74542 жыл бұрын

    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

    @pilot_obet7815

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers!

  • @chrissecc3913
    @chrissecc39134 ай бұрын

    great video, such a knowledgeable pilot.

  • @k.k.4950
    @k.k.49502 жыл бұрын

    Well done Captain Sir. 👍

  • @duffymasheti9007
    @duffymasheti90072 жыл бұрын

    PERFECT .MAY THE ALMIGHTY ANSWER MY PRAYER

  • @husamudin2712
    @husamudin27122 жыл бұрын

    Very clear and detail Thanks Mr. Pilot 👍👍

  • @MidwestCoupe
    @MidwestCoupe2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @mitsnevets
    @mitsnevets2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @antoniojosesoaresdossantos3390
    @antoniojosesoaresdossantos33902 жыл бұрын

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

  • @luizcomet
    @luizcomet2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @donp1088
    @donp10882 жыл бұрын

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

  • @77hodag
    @77hodag2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @pilot_obet7815

    @pilot_obet7815

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @AdamsWingFly
    @AdamsWingFly Жыл бұрын

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

  • @jersey.spotter
    @jersey.spotter2 жыл бұрын

    The gear and engine sounds 🤩

  • @Incognito-vc9wj
    @Incognito-vc9wj2 жыл бұрын

    This was excellent! Thankyou Captain!

  • @flyinn460
    @flyinn4603 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all the info well done

  • @UDCMaximus
    @UDCMaximus2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @joebuleuru7069
    @joebuleuru70692 жыл бұрын

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

  • @reginaldmassey3272
    @reginaldmassey32722 жыл бұрын

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

  • @MikeFeran-ql4fn
    @MikeFeran-ql4fn2 ай бұрын

    That was very interesting! Thanks so much!

  • @alex630710
    @alex6307102 жыл бұрын

    Impressive. Thank you

  • @jcr150658
    @jcr1506582 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. Thank you.

  • @wesleymckenzie9439
    @wesleymckenzie94392 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Keepmelevel
    @Keepmelevel2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @pilot_obet7815

    @pilot_obet7815

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir.

  • @peimanmalekmarzban4633
    @peimanmalekmarzban46332 жыл бұрын

    Cool, great video captain.

  • @richardo6357
    @richardo63572 жыл бұрын

    Great video Captain.

  • @istinkk13
    @istinkk132 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. I glad I found your channel.

  • @user-hp8hf7qk7t
    @user-hp8hf7qk7t2 жыл бұрын

    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

    @pilot_obet7815

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @dieselrotor
    @dieselrotor2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @alejandropalacios9292
    @alejandropalacios92922 жыл бұрын

    Great video captain👍, i like your videos.

  • @pjm098
    @pjm0982 жыл бұрын

    Excellent and beautiful captain. 👏👏

  • @el-blake-o4766
    @el-blake-o47662 жыл бұрын

    What a great channel! Thx for all the info!

  • @tchippat7634
    @tchippat76342 жыл бұрын

    He is among the greatest pilots.

  • @pilot_obet7815

    @pilot_obet7815

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @louiswhite4909
    @louiswhite49092 жыл бұрын

    Just incredible!

  • @niroshandavid
    @niroshandavid Жыл бұрын

    dear capt. who... you guys are amazing . in my childhood I want to became a helicopter pilot. in reality now , really iam a trolley driver. but, I am studying msfs 2022.

  • @shabanadam2100
    @shabanadam21002 жыл бұрын

    Best 👍 instructor

  • @shahidahsan6507
    @shahidahsan65072 жыл бұрын

    Great video for Pilots!

  • @gebkleinhans2665
    @gebkleinhans26652 жыл бұрын

    Very good presentation Captain.

  • @josephhann8844
    @josephhann8844 Жыл бұрын

    Great video and instruction sir.

  • @antonioneto3962
    @antonioneto39622 жыл бұрын

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

  • @poppiarlin5612
    @poppiarlin56122 жыл бұрын

    Excellent presentation

  • @ekuche8335
    @ekuche83352 жыл бұрын

    Really a phenomenal video and incredible explanation. It’s very clear why your a check captain.

  • @pilot_obet7815

    @pilot_obet7815

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @siletamus2016
    @siletamus20162 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful and very easy to understand video. Thank you.

  • @Iliasstaridas
    @Iliasstaridas2 жыл бұрын

    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

    @pilot_obet7815

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @maesc2001
    @maesc20012 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video

  • @shortvid5558
    @shortvid55583 жыл бұрын

    Lovely teaching sir love 💕 you 👍👍👍👍

  • @sloughman2180
    @sloughman21802 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely superb video. Really interesting

  • @siliconvalleyengineer5875
    @siliconvalleyengineer58752 жыл бұрын

    wow just wow that was so interesting, fantastic technology demonstration

  • @radwi69
    @radwi692 жыл бұрын

    Wow great … thank you el captain!

  • @jjsifo1
    @jjsifo12 жыл бұрын

    Very good,thank you!

  • @u-know-this
    @u-know-this2 жыл бұрын

    JUST subscribed becauseof how do you do in the description. great info

  • @pilot_obet7815

    @pilot_obet7815

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the sub!

  • @SallySparks
    @SallySparks2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @pilot_obet7815

    @pilot_obet7815

    2 жыл бұрын

    That is good😊

  • @crakajack9327
    @crakajack93272 жыл бұрын

    Skillful: you make it look easy 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @zk1479
    @zk14792 жыл бұрын

    So interesting. Thanks guys

  • @christalone5767
    @christalone57673 жыл бұрын

    Amazing landing 🤩🤩