Since the minimum visibility needed for a manual landing is 550 meters (approx. 1,800 feet), pilots must rely on autopilot for the landing, according to Flight Deck Friend.
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For single and twin engine airplanes the standard departure visibility minimum is one mile. Many pilots flying under Part 91 believe using the approach and landing minimum visibility as a takeoff minimum makes sense.
Pilots do NOT land their airplane when they cannot see the runway! However, Instrument Landing System (ILS) is a set of radio signals that will allow a pilot to line up on a runway that he cannot see. It will direct the aircraft to the end of the runway.
Therefore, when pilots say the word rotate on takeoff, it serves as a clear reminder for them to carry out the rotation. The pilot needs to make sure that they lift the nose of the airplane off the ground at the precise time required for the plane to take off.