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Originally Posted by Whoopsmybad
I know deep down automation is letter for overall SA, and generally safer, but sometimes you just have to kick the dang thing off and hand fly. Especially if you do zero flying away from 121. Those skills are probably RUSTY.
Its a balance. Automation cripples who never hand fly are doing themselves a disservice. If you can’t turn the autopilot off on a vfr day and fly a visual approach without it becoming an air show, you need to reevaluate your routine and adjust accordingly.