Fair enough CAN , and although it may not have seemed so , generally I do agree that there is a different culture surrounding the development of and maintaining proficiency in manual flying skills between NA and Asia . I have flown in both areas and manual flying is certainly discouraged if not banned in the latter . I just object to jumping the gun regarding incidents , even if we suspect what is behind it .
I would not be quick to put my head on a block for the A/C guys , until the fat lady sings , we just don't know . The Asiana incident is even more recent and of course , would not stick up in their defense at this point , but it's a little early to compare or criticize . Waiting on the fat lady's report !