Goldenrivett
It is my well considered opinion that pilot should stick to Airbus recommendations in FBW aircraft. Because line pilot does not have access to the software, hardware or wind tunnel or has the training or opportunity to test fly. Also the manufacturer is in touch with all customers across the globe and is aware of all incidents. Therefore they are in a better position to approve or disapprove certain way of doing things. If you develop your own procedures in isolation there may not be a crash but in different circumstances and situations it may lead to undesirable state. Can you side slip an airliner to lose height like a small trainer? If your answer is yes I have nothing more to say but good luck. Till the A300 crashed in New York they didn't know that overuse of rudder can cause the tail to brake off did they?