Furthermore, it's against of the SOPs on majority of the airlines to go manual at will.
The SOPs at most carriers are a guide for safe flight under normal circumstances and do not constrain common sense.
There are situations, as described in this low altitude level-off, in-a-turn, fast-moving scenario, where the automatics may not have been set properly, or for whatever reason may not deliver the required profile. A common mistake I have noticed by many new pilots is their obvious
hesitation in disconnecting the automatics and going manual. Their first impulse is always an attempt to correct the flight profile with more automatics.
After the THY B738 stall and crash at AMS, Boeing has clearly stated:
"When the automatic systems do not perform as expected, the PF should reduce the level of automation to ensure that proper control of the airplane is maintained. The PF should not attempt to restore higher levels of automation until after aircraft control is assured."
Practical reality suggests that pilots should not be trained to have an aversion of hand flying the machine at will.
