Originally Posted by
punkalouver
Bottom line, keep the autopilot on during high altitude over speeds. You are more likely to just get yourself into trouble with inappropriate pitch inputs that were not necessary anyways. Just accept the overspeed, realize that it not dangerous, maybe use some speedbrake and then write it up as appropriate.
I agree with the conclusio to keep AP on.
However, it still doesn't make it acceptable that some pilots would be unable to properly control the aircraft in case they wanted to disengage it.
Forgetting the thrust while nose up and failing to push it down too when needed is not acceptable.