During my type rating training in the 737-200 in NZ the HSI had one operating knob either side on the instrument itself. One to change the course (ILS/VOR)and the other to change the heading. It was my very first simulator trip.
I went to familiarise myself with the two knobs when the screaming clown of a check captain roared at me saying "You change the course knob with your left hand and change the heading knob with your right hand." Or maybe it was the other way around? - I forget. The point being, it was so trivial and didn't matter a brass razoo, anyway
These personalities exist in most flying organisations - unfortunately.
