Come on guys/gals, we're professionals. Yes, our hand flying skills erode & yes, it makes the sims harder.
It's up to us to look for opportunities to hand fly (The early morning arrival in VMC, or the 'occasional' 2 sector day when we're not stuffed). I reckon we need to practice manual flying at least once a month (& get the AT out too). It's good practice for PNF too, stretch the SA bubble.