Originally Posted by
John Eacott
HC, I haven't referred to "manual flying skills", my comments were about "basic" skills and "basic" flying skills which (to me) incorporate the essentials of good decision making and a sound understanding of the aircraft that you are flying.
In that case, naturally I agree with you, except to say that I don't see those as basic flying skills, just as flying skills. Essential flying skills perhaps?
As to the rest, just giving as good as I get (not from you).