I can't imagine anyone today arguing that mastering an advance lever makes one a better driver.
It's probably a natural hubris for each generation to feel that all of their old, hard-won skills are still relevant and that today's young whippersnappers are missing out.
You betcha'. I'm really gonna miss getting rocked by turbulence on those NDB approaches to minimums. Enjoy 'em while you still can.
Time to finish up the FADEC installation in Speedbirds' trusty O-200.
