Originally Posted by
Mansfield
Speaking as a newly minted 737 guy myself...take a step back from the notion that Boeing recommends fully automatic or fully manual. They have backed off of that considerably. My employer uses a HUD to hand fly CAT III approaches with the A/T engaged.
Hand flown CAT III with A/T engaged? Talk about making life hard! Manual thrust with a HUD is a walk in the park. I've never heard Boeing recommend this.
There is no practical reason to disconnect the A/T when hand flying.
There is a very practical reason to disconnect the A/T when hand flying, which is why Boeing recommends it.