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**Bertie the Bunyip[_25_]** · February 22nd 08, 04:24 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.student

Michael wrote in news:8102f8f5-5e85-
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On Feb 22, 1:10*am, Bertie the Bunyip wrote:
Well, the former pilot will always be better at the end of the day no
matter what type of flying is being done. The discomfort that comes from
flying insturments for the seat of the pants pilot is a good thing if
it's kept in it's place.

I don't agree with either of those statements.

When it comes to stick-and-rudder intensive flying, like aerobatics,
dropping jumpers, towing gliders (or flying them for that matter) -
then yes. When it comes to flying point to point in lousy weather and
complex equipment - then no. The pilot who makes use of somatic cues
naturally is always going to have to divert part of his attention to
fighting the wrong cues (that's the discomfort) and will never perform
at his best mentally - and weather flying is mostly a mental game.

Depends on how much practice you get with each.

Bertie