And it's not always the case that FD commands are to be followed, there's criteria for that.
Guys: I did not suggest that one should haul back or stuff forward. Of course that is wrong technique. What I'm asking, quite simply, is why it can be deemed more safe to disengage the A/T during an RA? You are executing a 'life saving' manoeuvre perhaps at high level. Some people will panic and react thus; as has happened in real life. Both hands on the elevator and input delicate control commands to keep outside the crash box while looking out the window. With that technique & A/T engaged, in most cases, thrust will then look after speed. My curiosity is why change a perfectly good procedure for dogma? Has it been thought through thoroughly? If it is not a technique used by all types is it the best technique? An RA is certainly not a type specific manoeuvre.
Ref the above: in B737's you do NOT follow FD commands in an RA. Or have I misunderstood.