A-320 autothrust complexity: a 'high-tech advance' or nerd arrogance
This question is totally sincere.
How do the hidden/subtle traps improve safety compared to the B-757/767 or even with the A-300/310?
Were the Airbus factory pilots given little input in this area, or were they simply worshiping at the "high-tech altar", allowing as much complexity as available with few thoughts given to how pilots think-that is, those who prefer logic. One example is a hand-flown go-around with no flight directors. One must select green dot speed or so, before the thrust "levers" are pulled back to the climb detent at clean-up altitude, i.e. 1500' agl. The brilliant machine will command idle power if not done correctly.