Couple of points:
1). Bus V. Boeing again?.? .. Nauseatingly immature.
2). Not sure this FLCH discussion is relevant ...the MCP set altitude would dictate THR-FD (probably off) ..unlikely the RWY threshold was set in MCP...and if so - hard to believe. It did not become unstable until after 500'
3). Has anyone ever had a line training flight where the TRE/I encourages or suggests flying it from 10000'. No, because although they say its training and that's the time to do it...it's checking...and he will will "2" you if you get it wrong...."But I thought this was training" won't get you anywhere with the Interview panel....never mind that the TRI could have only been a Capt for six months anyway.
Changes coming?
f.