"One big issue with this is that once you are in Approach mode, Boeing makes it pretty hard to get out again."
Jwscud, I can't speak for the 'bus, but agree with your comment re the Boing.
This implies that once on the glide, we're virtually "trapped" by the automatics.
If in doubt, then "clickety click" each of A/P and A/T and make the 'frame into a great big basic trainer, FLY THE AIRCRAFT, then brief PM to reassemble the autos into something relevant. But I suspect there are training and management types out there who would frown on this as an "escape manoeuvre"?
If as PFs we're incapable of that, then there are other careers out there more suitable.......................?
Rat5, you speak good sense in your postings, pity those who lead and legislate are not in contact with this discussion and loads of others in the various threads.
