Originally Posted by Morno
But a simple thing such as inputting or selecting data from an FMS, shouldn’t be an approach specific thing, so why do we need to practice them. An internal memo saying “hey dickheads, do it properly and then check the data” should be sufficient for this. And if events continue to occur, maybe then look at the systems (including procedures) or the design (approach, FMS entry process). But wasting time flying an approach in the sim, when the process could be the problem, is not the answer.
Agree.
However:
Originally Posted by Mach E Avelli
and reduced the amount of time spent on things we should be able to handle (rejected take-offs or engine failures)
Disagree. These are the two things we can't practice on the line and bear no resemblance to normal ops. In my experience, they are also the things most stuffed-up in the sim (and GAs). We don't need sim time to make sure we know how to insert an IAF in an approach string.