"And Colgan Air was going by the FAA requirements when it decided not to include a stick pusher demo in its training program. "


Isn't that unthinkable and unbelievable? Stall recovery training (to me) is as basic as you can get in training. We used to do 'unusual attitude' training, but flying at 3am was unusual enough. Maybe management will mandate autolands always and permanently.

Watching the purple jets from terra firma is great. 60 never came too soon. Good luck and fly safe.