Originally Posted by DW
the false dichotomy that is frequently presented here blaming the evolution of automation and technology for the decline in piloting skills.
- your last para was 'spot on' in my book.
Regarding the 'quote' - I think most of us, when we take that 'view', mean the way it has been trained for and implemented by operators rather than the 'luddite' postion to which I think you refer. I, for one, do see a definite 'decline in piloting skills'.