Originally Posted by
geardown1
Very much agree, from what it seems there are far too many pilots who are merely system operators rather than airmen. I recently heard that you're not allowed to remove the Flight Directors in our favourite irish loco airline. Visuals are discouraged in others and more and more outfits are banning visual approaches as they keep messing them up.
Unfortunately in times when real pilot/flying skills are required, they're nowhere to be seen. My two cents.
I'm glad you put a value on your opinion.