most of us can't fly without an FD
That might be true according to what I read now-a-days, but back when they [FDs] first came out, I NEVER used it except in the Sim where I was told I had to use it. I was one of those that didn't like being "told what to do" by some artificial 'thing' !! Just like some of the GPS systems in cars these days: I hate hearing some person telling me where and when to turn when I already know.
Sure would be nice if pilots these days knew how to fly !!