My experience on the 412 was that the ATT mode was easily flyable at all times, even hovering and touchdown. You had to get used to flying against the forces in the stick, which took a bit of adapting.
But every system is different!!
Learn what it is supposed to do, and then try to learn to use it to best advantage.
Anyone who wants a sample 'learn how your AFCS works' screed I wrote a while ago, please PM me. Good place to start, even if it's not exactly how your system works.