The speed checked is simply heritage from old school analog speed indications and a perfect example of how old dinosaurs neglect to evolve and adapt to the fantastic displays right in front of them. How many checks do you need while we are flying the aircraft?
In the same philosophy, a PM is "monitoring" silently and only needs to talk when necessary. Sterile cockpit, because the cockpit talks more and more to you. Keep your eyes open to what that flightdeck is telling you.
Don't worry, it's just me. But aviation needs to learn from mistakes, old deficiencies, grow with new technology and evolve. Again, we are all here to learn to use systems to our own advantage, and that advantage is (1)safety. Keep it simple.
Last edited by BraceBrace; 15th February 2021 at 15:31.