Cabin Crew Reveals What Really Happens When Flying

Is a plane able to land on its own?

Modern planes are equipped with an "autoland" system that guides the aircraft to landing while the pilot monitors the process as it unfolds. This system is often used when visibility is too poor for the pilot to see where the runway is. However, most pilots still prefer to land manually.

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