Handflying? Only in severe CAVOK..... weather below CAT I = Autoland
Our FOM requires Autoland if RVR is below 550m. In IMC Autopilot on.
Visual you can disconnect and fly manual. Why handflying in a busy area?
That is not rasing the safety only the stress level....15 Years ago I would
not answer that way but the RVSM and the dense traffic ask for is toll and
that means let "George" do the job and watch him doing it good.
Fly safe, manualy and with the automatics engaged and land happy
Best wishes NG