GSXTY
Totally disagree with you.
Flying raw data lets say from first radar vectors is not only enjoyable but gives confidence to flight crews.
I often fly without flight directors,Paris,amsterdam,london,vienna...and achieve all requirements of the airline and airport im flying to.
It is enough to once see a Training Captain flying manual(APs not engageable)with one hand and the other playing with the MCP!!!
Capt STD
Maybe airbus is different but 737s,specially NGs are just so stable and fun to fly.