Hikoushi
I was not talking about individual flying ability or developing the skill to fly without auto thrust. You must acquire all the skills that it takes. I didn't fly 330 but I did A320. But starting from B707 to non FBW airbuses and classic 747, without the luxury of PFD and trend arrow I have enough in the kitty to handle well anything that others can do. I found A320 the easiest aeroplane to handle with or without any automation whatsoever. We didn't use GS mini in 747 but speed addition which was bled off at flare but GS mini is a good concept. Can pitch control be easier than airbus normal law? In a GA with TOGA power you need to pull up otherwise it gets damped. So in approach and landing a burst of power is not a big deal. You just point the bus like a gun at the threshold let the thrust do what it will. If you have good scan you will have good control.