Autoland and CAT 3 landing
I have a doubt regarding CAT 3b landings, which is available in all major airports.
1) What are the inputs the pilots gives other than employing flaps and landing gear before landing during an autoland.
2) When does the pilot take full control of the aircraft. (Is it after touchdown or before touchdown) in autoland. (I heard from a pilot that it is usually 2-3 seconds after touchdown.)
3) What are the visibility conditions during which an autoland is done and how frequently are pilots instructed to do practice autolandings??
4) What is the step by step procedure followed during autoland of large passenger airplanes such as Boeing 737, 747, 777 and Airbus 320, 330 and 380.
I am an Aerospace Engineering Student at IIT Kanpur, India and also request some easy to read references on the same regarding the history of this technology and when it was certified by FAA and the way ahead in CAT 3c Landings.
Sincerely,
Sriram