Have we come full circle?
Years ago, we heard of accidents being caused by pilot error while in IMC. More often now, we're hearing about accidents where lack of an electronic or visual glideslope is a contributing factor. Obviously the glideslope information makes the approach easier, but have we now become so dependent that we can't do some mental math to give us the basic information we need for a stabilized approach?
On the Asiana crash thread, it was noted that at multiple airlines, the FO's are hesitant to accept visual approaches. I understand that it can be challenging initially, considering the new sight picture, but surely after a few landings, a straight in visual shouldn't cause any anxiety?
What is it about the training culture at some airlines that causes a visual approach to be unduly difficult?