Hey! I just got back from Lisbon (By the way - pretty cool approach over the city and some interesting crosswinds made the flights fun! ) and read all your new replys just now! Thanks for the interesting statements. They are all very convincing and I believe I understand better now.

Especially Clue32, you have been very convinving and I appreceate your effort! You sound like you've been doing some VERY interesting flying. May I ask what you flew and for whom? I would assume Uncle Sam...

de727ups, yeah, as far as I have been told visual approaches are forbidden at most German airports and at least VERY uncommon even at the smaller ones. And yes, I guess Lufthansa encourages their pilots to use automation a lot. I was just thinking about the differences to the USA.

Thanks again for your replys! Very interesting and I'd love to read and learn more. I'm looking forward to moving back home to the States for my career - your mentality and professionalism is just impressing!

Best regards
Jakob

EDIT: Sorry Clue32, I just looked at your profile. Obviously you did fly in Europe for the military! Would you mind to share any further stories? Your posts seemed awesome and got me interested!