For non-precision approaches, which option best matches the guideline?

For non-precision approaches, which option best matches the guideline?

• A. Use only that level of automation that assists in tracking, descent management and speed control.
• B. Use all automation until landing.
• C. Fly manual throughout.
• D. Enable autopilot only for lateral guidance.

Answer: (B)

On non-precision approaches the aircraft benefits most from automation handling the path, descent, and speed, so you can maintain a stable, controlled approach from the final approach fix to the landing area. Even without vertical guidance, the autopilot and flight director can follow published altitudes and speed constraints, keeping you on track and reducing pilot workload in variable winds or gusts. Using automation until landing helps ensure a smooth, stabilized approach and a precise transition to landing when you’re ready to touchdown. Limiting automation to only certain functions or flying manual the whole way undermines that stability and can increase workload or the chance of deviations. Relying on autopilot only for lateral guidance misses the vertical control benefit that automation provides, which is especially valuable on non-precision approaches.

On non-precision approaches the aircraft benefits most from automation handling the path, descent, and speed, so you can maintain a stable, controlled approach from the final approach fix to the landing area. Even without vertical guidance, the autopilot and flight director can follow published altitudes and speed constraints, keeping you on track and reducing pilot workload in variable winds or gusts. Using automation until landing helps ensure a smooth, stabilized approach and a precise transition to landing when you’re ready to touchdown.

Limiting automation to only certain functions or flying manual the whole way undermines that stability and can increase workload or the chance of deviations. Relying on autopilot only for lateral guidance misses the vertical control benefit that automation provides, which is especially valuable on non-precision approaches.