Originally Posted by
Kiltie
In manual flight you should use manual thrust as well. Boeing SOPs.
This is a sweeping statement to make. You SHOULD only use this method if your airline's SOPs happen to be the same as Boeing's.
Just as "sweeping" that your company knows better then the manufacturer. Really don't understand why an airline would want to deviate from the manufactures recommendations. Anwho, Boeing recommends all in or all out (automation wise) except during take off. Take off you use auto throttle in TOGA mode and obviously autopilot disconnected.