Originally Posted by
cessnapete
its not not just some smaller well publicised Airlines that lack pilot manual handing skills.
The only time a BA pilot manually controls their aircraft on routine route operations, is usually below 1000 ft when established on an Instrument Approach. Even that is not strictly manual, as SOPs dictate no manual speed control, continual Autothrottle until touchdown. (All types except the B744)
i always enjoy the opportunity to request a visual approach and turn off the flight director and auto throttle system. How does a company expect one to be proficient at that skill when needed if they never get to practice?