Ochre Insider
With reference to your post Item 1:
Any pilot, (not just an airline pilot) must have the essential trait to be "ahead of the aircraft"
If you think ahead of the aircraft speed,the operation is easy.
If you only think at the speed of the aircraft there may be a problem.
If you think at a speed slower than the aircraft, your name will probably be in the news.
A good post.
Tmb