Bubbers44, aterpster
Reading this and other similar threads, it strikes me that an entire generation is here that NEVER just flew an airplane around, without reference to a book of SOPs. If there isn't a formula as to how to fly the plane--lost. Even in the world of USAF UPT, there were sorties where students just flew around, doing acro, touch and goes, go arounds from wherever the RSU said. It developed flying skils, flexibility and judgement. I wonder how many airline pilots could just fly VFR without a canned scenario.
Last edited by galaxy flyer; 2nd January 2013 at 21:43.