I'm sure I'm missing something here.
I did the CPL and IR in the DA42, and what are the extra functions that are of use to us that are not available in a Seneca?
The moving map was, of course, removed. I had the glass horizon and HSI setup with the ability to choose what the bearing needles pointed at. That is all.
What extra 'FMS' style navigation was I using? There was no 'following' the magenta line, nor programming in of any SIDs/STARs for me to follow. I had to use conventional VOR/NDB tracking just like those on older aircraft.
I believe the F/O declaring the PAN tends to demonstrate a lacking in his TRTO for not giving him sufficient practice in flying using back up navigation or the equivalent.
Disappointing to hear about the interviewer favouring candidates who passed on steam driven aircraft. I guess I figured that level of short-sightedness deserves retirement as much as his beloved antique Senecas do.