IMHO part of the problem is over pedantic SOP. For instance taking an A 330 out of xxxx with a 2000ft level off & a sop for power reduction of 1500ft. Me says to pf please feel free to select clb pwr once wheels up. Answer from pf NO that is not sop. Me says ok whatever you wish to do you are not to bust the level or the flap speed. Anyway atc changed height clearance on the take off roll. Would have. Power is part of the flying controls & sometimes total adherence to sop is dangerous but the fear of the QAR is causing lack of intelligent thought and the ability to actually control the aeroplane.