It is indeed a rare simulator instructor who has the confidence and technical skill to confidently demonstrate a hand flown IMC sequence. Engine failure at V1 for example.
I don't know which aircraft you fly but engine failure at V1 in Airbus as compared to even other non FBW airbuses is a joke. Even if one flies EFATO once in a year it can be done in AB FBW within a few degrees of deviation. So anyone who cannot demonstrate EFATO with competence how does he become an instructor is mystery to me. Direct law is no big deal either. Actually if you can't fly Airbus well Bernard Ziegler will be offended. In any case you won't be able fly any other aircraft well either.