Originally Posted by
lederhosen
We have also had some crusty old pros saying that the Airbus flies just like any other aircraft. At one level that is true. But in reality in normal operation it does a lot of the work for you. Which is where we get back to the insidious skill deterioration that automation encourages. Maybe a Corona enforced reduction in flying, plus low blood sugar, plus Airbus skill atrophy lined up the holes in the Swiss cheese. In which case we need to be very careful when we all go flying again.
Crew factors, non compliance with SOPs and energy management are totally irrelevant on aircraft type, considering the specific event. We are not talking about a mismanaged 35 kt crosswind landing which could generate discussions on which is the most badass aircraft for pilots to deal with.