That is a good point though... (MM43)
Why is there not at least one reversionary A/P mode, when it's either turbulence or UAS that kick it out. As a short /temporary pre-handover mode, a sensible Pitch / Power should not be beyond its grasp, accepting that it's basically a heavily fedback airspeed-centric loop (which is far too inflexible, surely ?)
"Here you are, things are getting difficult for me, but we seem to be flying a stable AoA at a sensible thrust setting - Handing over now "
[.. in a fairly calm but determined fashion, without more than one bell or whistle]