I frankly don't know anyone now, who is comfortable disconnecting the autoflight system to fly an airplane. I know for certain that there have been a number of "close ones" precisely because of this lack of competency and understanding.
I know that some of these investigations are still ongoing, but I count three stall crashes in the last few months with this one, the DH8 in Buffalo and the A320 into the drink (the demo flight, not the Hudson one). Obviously the accidents have different catalysts, but in all three it looks as if there was a chance to save the day with normal flying skills if the pilots canceled all the automation or at least understood which part of the automation was working against them.
It is sad that we seem to be going the full circle with automation from hindrance to help to hindrance. Luckily I still fly for an airline which puts emphasis on stick and throttle skills.