411A, I can fly manual approaches and, like you, have to pass my line checks. I have no intention of looking for a desk job. But pilots are human and they DO make mistakes. All I am saying is, anything that enhances safety cannot be unwelcome. Now if you dont agree with that, may I respectfully suggest that YOU look for a desk job.
It's a good job machines never go wrong isn't it? All this b/s rankles me - basic flying skills - if you can't hand-fly the aircraft, don't fly it at all. If you blindly trust the automation, don't fly. Automation is an
aid, not a means to an end - 'nuff said.
RadAlt2010 - I'm not disagreeing with you w.r.t. the ICAO stepping in and insisting on improvements all round, and suspect we'll see an ILS at this airport p.d.q. but it's easy to bolt the door after the horse... in my opinion the ICAO should be there before the damn door opens.
- GY