Originally Posted by
ghilis101
ok so if i choose to use the fms to do that for me, does that mean i lack skill, or is that me being SMART about it. similarly, just because i dont fly jet airways using vors and manually tuned courses, doesnt mean i lack the skill to flyon that airway. im failing to see your point
I'll spell it out for you. A-B-C-D . . . .
When everything goes to hell in a handbasket, a PROFESSIONAL pilot should be able to perform one of the most simple maneuvers with a fair amount of precision, accuracy and safety. I'm not saying that you shouldn't use the FMS, but if that's all you know how to do, you will be resting 6 feet under when it decides to malfunction.