Captain with well known Middle Eastern carrier operating wide-bodies turned off his flight director to keep his hand on raw data VMC climb after passing 10,000 ft.
Having done 10 minutes of this he re-engaged the FD and went on as usual. Some time later was hauled in for tea and no bikkies by senior management and told that the recording system recorded the fact he had his FD off for 10 minutes and an explanation demanded. He replied it was a nice day and perfectly safe. He was warned not to switch off the FD at anytime in flight otherwise disciplinary action would be taken against him.
How absolutely pitiful is the scared reaction by management. Automatic monkeys now rule the air - no doubt about it.
Good on him to only have to endure tea and biscuits with a warning...in Korean Air, he will be filling out applications and sending out resumes!