The W/S mode is really helpful on our a/c type but I've seen pilots 'induce' a w/s caution due clumsy thrust lever handling. Also, gigantic windshears felt 'through the arse and seen on the ASI' go unmentioned by the WS system
ME? never had one but............ always wondered about the SOP which states 'leave config as is'.....why not at least take in the gear or the drag flap.