Originally Posted by
alf5071h
'Do you generally agree with the opinion that pilots should be able to consistently fly with no automation ?'
This is not a yes / no question. Consider what drives the need for manual flight, what task, accuracy, proficiency, when, then how.
If 'consistently' refers to accuracy, then where the need for hand flying is to fly the aircraft after automation fails; accuracy ~ safe enough, but not necessarily to the higher standards required pre automation.
Professional pride should aim for the higher standard, but training and opportunity restrict skill development.
Actually, it is a yes/no question, in my mind.
If your training is restricting skill development, you need to oust whoever runs your training department.
Threads like this make me worry about sitting in the back of planes in some parts of the world. The last thing I want as I go off on holiday is a crew that’s going to “manage the operation” right into the ground.