This is true however you'll find that you'll still need to understand trans and supersonic flow to work out why swept wings are good, delayed Mcrit is good, certain shaped aerofoils are good. I think you get my drift.
JAR had a great opportunity to make the ATPL subjects relevant. They didn't. Why else do we study Loran etc?
Personally, all a pilot really needs to know is how to fill in leave forms and allowance claim forms.
