Hi,
When you are flying in the best, a '74 Classic, at least you have another crewmember to chat with - usually about some boring stuff, discussing how one system or another works.
At least there you've got somebody on board who knows.
He's also very good at some of the position reporting, fuel monitoring/flight plan following, and especially good at asking 'why is it so?' about all sorts of things aboard.
Can't beat 'em!!
Cheers