I don't understand what's easy about flying. I think the high level of training turns a lot of stuff into second nature for us. Even something simple like signing off a flight plan is a big deal. You have to make sure the route is correct, legal, and safe. This involves complying with the FARs, company regs, and your own good sense.
Lining up on final, flying down to the runway, and bringing the aircraft to a stop involves highly-trained motor skills. I won't even start on what's it's like to do this at night, in the weather, with or without systems problems.
Sometimes, we are a flick of the wrist away from disaster. I would argue that anybody who claims that being a pilot is easy needs to hit the books a little harder and challenge themselves in the simulator a little more.
Automation is a big help, but last time I checked, jets still require at least 2 people to be flown. There's a reason for that.
Skyward80
Lining up on final, flying down to the runway, and bringing the aircraft to a stop involves highly-trained motor skills. I won't even start on what's it's like to do this at night, in the weather, with or without systems problems.
Sometimes, we are a flick of the wrist away from disaster. I would argue that anybody who claims that being a pilot is easy needs to hit the books a little harder and challenge themselves in the simulator a little more.
Automation is a big help, but last time I checked, jets still require at least 2 people to be flown. There's a reason for that.
Skyward80