Without getting too deep into the age-old Mil/Civ debate, Coagie actually makes some sound points.
Too few pilots have any real handling skills these days and that includes a great many training Captains. How many pilots have actually shut down engines on anything bigger than a light twin ? How many have any time in
practice or simulated asymmetric flight. How many have made approaches using restricted airfield lighting in either an aircraft of simulator ? How many take the opportunity to make a visual approach when the situation arises albeit with instrument back-up.........................etcetc
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