I find the argumentation for handflying only when "in good weather conditions" or at "the appropriate, calm airport" strange.
Shouldn't we all not just be able to do it everywhere all the time, period?
Have you ever heard of a fighter pilot saying something like "Well, I will only pull up to 5G ever, because 9G is just way too tough!" or a a surgeon claiming he will only operate if no complications arise.
Isn't it just simply part of our job description to be able to do this stuff without hesitation and in full competence?
My point is that the argument of putting extra workload on the other pilot is void in my opinion. If the other pilot can't handle the extra workload for a couple of minutes, he shouldn't be sitting there at all.
I'll probably get a lot of flack for this post. But this is my view on the matter.