so true but to expand
It is a very good test of hand, eye, ( and possibly) feet coordination, plus scan is demonstrated, as well as lack of tunnel vision and dependent on the brief, CRM.....
Having said that, when briefed to include: pitch attitude of 2.5 nose up, 1600 per side burn, 250 kts etc, etc, it does become a numbers game, and with a HUD even more so.
But it does demonstrate all the points above mentioned.