IO540 SAYS
"I agree. A pilot does not need to know the internals of the system"
OH DEAR.
Sir I notice that previously you asked what the 700 hour route to CPL/IR was.
It seems you may be new to all this and if the JAA way of doing things leads to this ARROGANT blinkered attitude then it is indeed a sorry state of affairs.
This is a question of AIRMANSHIP. An understanding of the workings of ATC helps peripheral understanding.
IO540 PM me and I will arrange a visit to Heathrow for you, so we can help you....its up to you.