Why is automation dependency encouraged in modern aviation ? Basic topic. Dependency is rarely encouraged but use of automation is encouraged. If you are tired, in marginal weather you will use automation. That is the reason, consistent results. It's not impossible to land manually in Cat3 but not with any surety or safety. The Use of automation is not to hide inability to do it manually and use of manual flying should not be because of mistrust or dislike of automation. Both are integral part of a professional pilot. Accidents convey what happened but why it happened is many times a conjecture. Practice raw data where possible and prudent. But is Quixotic spirit really required? If someone is in the wrong job and doesn't enjoy what he is doing it can happens, you can't change him.
Last edited by vilas; 10th Dec 2020 at 08:23.