Studi, I couldn't say it better, +1
In a highly automated aircraft, regular raw data flying should not be an option.
Unfortunately, some pilots think that manual flying is all about chasing FD bars with AP off
It's very usual to be able to remember all flight/eng parameters and trends after a raw data approach, can we say the same after a fully automated approach with late AP disconnection?
It's not in my company culture to let pilots fly manually although there's still two lines in our OM-A that permit it...after a whole paragraph emphasizing the full use of automation.
As for time consuming PNF actions, there are none: I only ask three things over a 14 min period: to set RWY track as soon as I take over with the bird, manage my speed and later set G/A altitude.
What keeps amazing me is when cleared for approach in raw data, PNF tries to arm the approach (Airbus)...it says a lot
SF, raw data advocate.