You gotta remember Ignition Override, that when you ask a Brit pilot what time it is, generally you are told how a clock works.
Now having said all this...and having read Davies book in 1968 (when I started in big jets), he was one smart fellow, thats for sure.
Have always wondered if the young guys reading it today really have any idea of the handling qualities of the earlier jet transport aircraft, early 707's especially.
Suspect that they would be in for a big surprise if they had one strapped to their backside.
And...NO FMS either. Shock, horror.