Lots of BS here (mostly from Capt Stable...sorry old boy but you have forgotten the use of the pole, when it's needed)...!
Hand fly as much as possible, get the feel of the machine, and in time when you need it the most, it
will pay dividends,
absolutely. Having said this, the automatics on some (read TriStar) types were/are
very good, so use 'em if you like,...but gimmie a break, to ask the guy..."do you mind?", is absolute nonsence.
IF the F/O cannot keep the plot, then he does
NOT belong in the pointy end....ever.
What if the Captain keels over...? Then, what does the co-pilot do, talk to himself?
Good grief...!
