"This is not just an Airbus problem but a problem related to all new aircraft types (B777, B787, A380 etc, etc). Increasingly we as pilots are becoming systems managers - and it is absolutely vital we have a full grasp of those systems. "
Wouldn't it almost make sense to put two people together up front, one that is better at hand flying than at systems management and the other vice versa. If the **** hits the fan the appropriate person can take over, the other assist. Of course, if one gets incapacitated...
Edit: Best would be of course to have TWO people up front good at both, hand flying and systems mana... - oh well, I'll take my had
