Even as a kid, I recognized the hyperbole in the old clich about my elders having it tough, walking to school two miles through heavy snow-uphill in both directions. So any time I start down the path of When I was younger… something inside me clicks and I quickly change gears. Until now.
The author criticizes modern flight training for overemphasizing advanced panel operation, potentially creating "aircraft programmers" instead of truly qualified aviators with fundamental stick-and-rudder skills.
A key concern is that pilots overly reliant on automation may struggle to handle critical situations when systems fail, citing examples like Air France 447.
To address this, the article proposes that technically advanced trainers include a "minimal information" mode, allowing students to master basic flying skills before being introduced to complex systems.
Even as a kid, I recognized the hyperbole in the old clich about my elders having it tough, walking to school two miles through heavy snow—uphill in both directions. So any time I start down the path of “When I was younger…” something inside me clicks and I quickly change gears. Until now.
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