Slim: Maybe we are getting a bit off topic here; however, I'll provide one more comment on old vs new technology as I see it.

Most new technology makes things easier & more reliable than the old stuff - especially in aviation.

I started way back as a Flight Instructor in the RCAF in the late sixties on these two aircraft:

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=ct+114+tutor&t=hf&iax=images&ia=images

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=canadian+ct+33&t=hg&iar=images&iax=images&ia=images

Mostly fun to fly, especially the Tutor - wonderfully light & maneuverable - great for aerobatics. 'Steam driven' instruments & technology of the time - no auto pilot assist.

Then I had a great tour on the CF 101B Voodoo Interceptor:

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=CF+101b+voodoo&t=hg&iax=images&ia=images

A challenging Century Series aircraft designed in the late 1940s. Inadequate tube computers with some auto pilot assist. Nice & powerful (dual afterburners in winter temps was a joy) but very unforgiving that made flying it and adventure - high landing speed (175 - 225 Kts). Check out the phenomena of 'pitch up' on the net.

I had one trip in a CF18 in the back seat:

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=cf+18&t=hf&iax=images&ia=images

Really powerful, fully computerized so easy to fly (computers do most of the work) - enough so that I was able to land it from the back seat without incident, ha!

Since I was already challenged enough, especially flying SAR missions in the Labrador all by hand mostly in adverse conditions (weather, night, mountains, out to sea, etc), I would choose new technology found in the latest helos to enhance getting the job done any day.

I am thankful though that I had an opportunity to fly some pretty cool & powerful machines in my day...

TAM