OK, guys, let's get some common sense in this issue.
You definetly need both hands to fly, select frecuencies, change of alt., ATC code changes, TCAS, GPWS alerts, smaking the copilot, etc. and keep in contact with ATC, above FL150 on climb and bellow FL150 on descend, so PUT IT ON.
What is the big deal????
Besides it will keep you in the loop of what is hapening in the area ... right?
If you whant to loose it during cruse, that is fine, there is not a lot to do up there when you have to go for 5, 6, or 10 hours, but... put it back on congested areas ... it will help!!