Originally Posted by
FXLAX
So much for the theory that well trained, experienced American pilots would’ve done any better.
So much for being able to read...
"In the tests, which were part of the work involved in evaluating the software update, many of the pilots did not use the correct procedures to handle emergencies, instead relying on their flying skills. Those results raised questions about whether simply informing pilots of which procedures to use would be sufficient to prepare them to fly the plane."
They handled it just fine, they just relied more on their skill and not the checklist.
Thus indicating, pilots with less skill would not do as well.