Did a post maintenance test flight on a 737-200 about 15 years ago that required a test of manual reversion.
Very interesting, quite like the sim model from recollection ... big null area in pitch, very heavy in both roll and pitch, found it impossible to fly level turns and descended at about 700fpm minimum with turns. As I recall, I did not use the standby rudder to assist in the turns though - that may have helped.
With the level of training given routinely I concur with Rainboe, I would look for the longest, straightest runway in CAVOK conditions with no crosswind and pray.
Not being sexist, but I doubt if some of our less strong colleagues would be strong enough.