......sadly poor CRM
I tried to read this thread from beginning to end but I gave up at 80%. So many assumptions on MCP AP/AT usage, so many missinterpretations. I remember flying 737 long time ago and some basics to follow, which btw apply to all types: AS A PILOT YOU ARE PAID TO FLY THE A/C.
Means established on ILS, no matter in which mode, S=speed, P=pitch & P=power are the crucial datas to monitor. If any of these is not like it should be (of course a training Cpt should be aware of the right params for actual LAW) there must be somthing wrong. Trying to find out at 450' is way to late. Seems like nowadays, that what it means to get an a/c into the "coffin corner" is something, that pilots, who mostly rely on APs and fancy displays, did not learn anymore. You can't ever allow the a/c to get into that state, pure lack of raw data monitoring.
Happy fuelflow to all of You.
Fh