Originally Posted by Clandestino
Pilot that can't easily and quickly understand and control his aeroplane in degraded state has no business being in cockpit. Aviation can not be dumbed down to average Joe level.
Airplane that must be flown in a degraded state has no business in the sky.
Not everyone can be a skygod. It must be good to be you.
Most of us work at our craft in a professional manner and try to not become conceited. Yes, I and most every pilot I know is somewhat above your "average Joe", we just don't wear it on our sleeve.