Originally Posted by waterbug_wpb
I'm still not sure full-auto landings are the shiz-nit they say they are. Especially when conditions aren't quite right, but I'll defer to Timbo and his vast bus-driving experience for knowledgeable comment....

Remember, it's those x-box kids that program the autopilot... And since you can always hit the "restart" button in x-box when it goes sideways, I think they may be a little short when it comes to vetting all outcomes.


A clear sunny day seemed to trip up the pilots of Asiana 214 so I'm okay with auto land.


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