Are you sure of that ?
I have heard that the autopilot must be switched on passing 400 feet and must stay on till 400 feet on the approach...
Unless there is a problem with the automatics of course.
That's how easy to fool any non major drivers. Some even believe the BS about 4 years autolanding on the 380.
Hand flying is allowed, but the flight directors have to be on. Visual approaches are allowed if it is more efficient than an instrument approach but heaven help you if you make a mess of it and an instrument approach was available but not used!
This basically is how ALL the 3 national carriers that I have been with. Written differently, meant pretty much the same.
For those coming straight to the fat bus, be prepared to sit your ass for few more promised years to left seat on any type.