Skyjob, you talk from the APU orifice.
If I had a £10 voucher for every time my -700 and some -800s tried to get me into the clackers, I could have retired earlier.
During the time taken wondering what update I may have, what winds/QNH/TAI settings/ISA deviation is loaded or what the FCOM or Ops Manual "B" or any other BOOK says, I preferred to WATCH THE DAMN AEROPLANE and intervene as necessary.
It kept me alert, gave me something to do and out of the Asiana syndrome of "everything is all right" so I don't need to work hard til brakes on.
That's what we're paid to do, so why don't we earn it?
I can understand the OP's query, but reading these pages re the thought processes of Mr Boeing and M'sieur Airbus, I recommend we all treat our aircraft like a baby's bottom.
You know it will work eventually,
You know how it's supposed to work,
You stay prepared for it to
all over you, any time, any where.
Happy landings, stay out of the smoking hole, stay out of the office and keep a sense of humour?!
