Again with the insults.
On re-reading your post Jock I see you mention Insurance and the Day VFR syllabus. That seems to be the thrust of it?
Well the same issues apply to Tiger Moth etc. Am I typing slow enough? So if it is not an issue for them it should not be an issue for a C172.
Widen your perspective. A private owner does not have, need or want an operations manual. Hand swinging is hand swinging.