John
I see what you mean. The autos that WILL be invented etc. etc.
What about 'at the moment'. Now?
I'm sure your well thought through thoughts are correct but we have a 'handling' problem NOW!
The latest copy of Flight is citing 'pilot handling' as opposed to pilot error in a large (was it 31%) fraction of recent fatal accidents.
What do you think?
Practice more at hand flying or use the autos more?
Personally, I keep my hand flying skills as sharp as I can although I'm in no way obsessive about it (prolly 5-10 mins each sector).
I find it very easy and if I can get a shot at a visual I'll usually go for it.
Maybe I'm a hazard to Flight Safety!
