LEM,
I couldn't give a tinkers cuss about the language but basically you have hit the nail on the head.
Far to many guys and gals relying on Auto Pilot, FMS etc.
When the chips are down and all you've got is a "basic" but very Heavy Areoplane, then God forgive them that can't fly the afore mentioned Aeronautical Ironmongery to a safe and happy conclusion.
And High above the Albatross, hangs motionless upon the air..............