BillieBob,
The MCC course is defined by JAR-FCL as a non-technical course and the UK CAA, for one, insist that as much as possible is flown with the autopilot engaged. If the STD is hand flown, as zooloflyer suggests, the real point of MCC training cannot be made.
Logic tells me that when raw data hand flying and OEI in a jet sim, the point of the MCC is more pertinant than ever.
I regareded the MCC as an opportunity to get sneak peak at what hopefully lies in store for me.