LEM...indeed seems to have learned in the old school of ops, hence he certainly has the right idea.
It is a shame that many newer guys today just seem to never have been taught or, as sometimes is the case, a group in a particular airline 'thinks' that they have a better way...often it is
not.
Flying level at MDA is
required for the issuance of the FAA ATPL.
No performance...no license, simple as that.
And, it is not all that difficult in a heavy jet transport, even with an engine unserviceable.
This is just
why many aircarriers demand flying ability from their flight crews.
Automatics off...fly the aeroplane.
