I guess my main point would be, after 2000 hours in the MD11 at two carriers and in both seats, that it is a plane. It's just a plane. It flies like a plane. I started clicking the A/T's off when I clicked off the A/P and my landings got better. Just like a Cessna - practice makes perfect.
As for the 777, we'll see....
As for the 777, well it is a matter of time! I have seen crunchers in hot and high altitude airports at high landing speeds and also when guys do decrabbing at flare with strong crosswinds. All due to the A/T reducing thrust to idle at an inopportune time. The t7 has been lucky so far but........