joema - interesting, but which language is that transcribed from??? I had great trouble understanding what the supposed 'logic' was - in Asiana's case there was only 1 'system' in use - A/T and NO aircraft 'system' controlling speed.
porter -"don't try to stipulate there is no valid reason..." - not sure where you saw that 'stipulation'?? I have not and I am asking HERE. I agree with the futility of the search for answers here, however - I have not had one 777 pilot 'justify' this mode.
It is apparent that there is resistance amongst many, including non-aviators, in incorporating protection to aircraft in a world of significantly diminishing pilot ability. That spells one thing to me and it is not pretty.