"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
