But I wonder how many crews actually operate to this standard these days.
I notice TorqueOfTheDevil also had highlighted that too.
Why wouldn't you? Have flight decks become THAT complacent that folks don't consider 'could I actually control it (the aircraft) having parroted the 'I have control' words'?
Having trained and flown on analog jets etc, our concern was always that glass cockpits and increasing levels of automation would ultimately de-skill pilots.
If the above attitude is reflected in (in)actions, then it was a self-fulfilling prophecy. Very worrying that basic tenets of flight safety may be at risk. I often sat and mentally went through a random emergency drill - don't folks do that either?