While Blizzard may seem to prefer Skyriding as default today, that does not mean it is what the PLAYERS prefer.
Steady flight is far easier to control than Skyriding esp if somone has any mobility or dexterity issues. It took me two months to get even sort of proficient at Skyriding. I can do it now, but it was really frustrating to start with. Not a great intro to the game for new folks, and not something accessabile to many.
I realize that Pathfinding can be done in TWW without Skyriding…but you are assuming they are also ok with regular riding. I can tell you now, that over the past 20 years many things have changed for folks. Including ability to long term grip and steer a mouse, for example.
It is not really for us to sit here and analyze each and every possible scenario and tell people “you can do this” by just ground riding.
You are not the person with the limits that needs Steady Flying. Just listen to someone when they ask and tell you they need it - trust them to know their own limits and life skills better than some strangers on the internet.
I don’t care what you think Blizzard wants right now, I disagree with you, and with Blizzard. Steady flight should be default and Dragonriding as the upgrade.
This is not rocket science or some huge mountain to die on. It is an easy change.