On 8 Nov 2004 22:54:58 -0600, Andrew Sarangan
wrote:

But not knowing angle of
attack is surprising. This is basic concept everyone learns in primary
ground school. However, I am not sure how much aerodynamics a 737 pilot
has to know. At that level you are so far removed from the stick and
rudder flying that it is quite possible they have forgotten the basics.
I consider the heavy iron pilots as more like a systems manager than a
stick and rudder pilot.

Opening can of worms and running, but don't a number of 737's have an
AOA meter?