What about torque tubes and Auto XFERs? I studied the systems but never flew it. I was a Saab man. The guys I knew that flew it had an affinity for it. As has been previously stated, perhaps the best instrument pilot you will ever be is when you're in a turboprop. 5-8 legs a day in the weather will either make or break you. Its funny, you can always tell the regional guys at the majors. We're the only ones that hand fly all the time because we're used to it. I don't miss the fatigue that comes with that kind of flying but you will be a better pilot for it. Also, those planes won't be around forever and the RJ will be around for a while.