Old Smokey said:
When I go to my paid work, I make full use of the B777 automatics, particularly in inclement weather and crowded skies, but avail myself of every chance to 'get in' some hand flying
That sounds fine to me! Am I correct in assuming that 'some hand flying' includes switching A/THR and F/D's off?
So what exactly does your company's OM say about the use of automation?