Just one small point .The golden days of aviation did not have the golden and super hi tech aircrafts that we have nowadays requiring no skills. Therefore comparing accidents rates with a new generation super advanced aicraft to an old piece of metal is lying.
The only skill required to get to the right hand seat of an airliner is a finger . Why a finger ?
1) count the money to pay the airline that gives you the privilege to pseudo fly
2) Most importantly engage the autopilot
Therefore Accident rates reduction cannot be put on the back of SOPs.
For example GPWS has greatly reduced CFIT and this is recognized by all aviation institution IATA etc..
So we are talking about technology.
What amazes me is in case of LVP and Autoland , Captain still believes he was pilot flying.
I suggest to remove as required from SOPs and give details when required as NG pilots are unable to determine when required.
Last edited by Citation2; 31st Dec 2017 at 11:58.