Originally Posted by
Ski Patrol
Are you serious? Maintaining skills at an outstation is one thing JFK, ORD etc. is much different. Give the NFP a break so he can enjoy the view outside instead of babysitting the super pilot. I do agree with your other above post. Oft times turning george off is the only way to go as it's simply to slow to react.
I think we agree: if the automation is helpfull, USE IT. I have just seen WAY TOO many people who could not fly without it. And, as you seem to agree, if automation is a hinderence, DUMP IT. And if handflying is a hinderence, DUMP IT TOO!
Oh, and while I was stationed at an outstation, I fly into those busy places.... with an autopilot that flies to private pilot standards.