We fly pretty similarly. I prefer syncing the speed vs. depending on a busy PM spinning my speed knob for me.
I also think the PM should set climb thrust after turning the climb carats on. I always do that for my PF. They are focused on a departure, particularly if hand flying, so no need to divert their attention from the instruments. Seems silly to say “climb carats available”, then expect them to adjust throttles themselves. I can set N1 1-1.5% over current climb carats, and they don’t have to worry about thrust levers for about 20,00 feet or more.
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seminolepilot
That’s how my OE was when I started. Hand fly when it was convienient and know how to fly without the automation. Maybe it’s changed in the past few years. I also use the button on the back of the yoke to set the speed after TO especially if the PM is busy on the radio, so maybe it’s me that’s a little different. I remembered reading somewhere earlier this year that the FAA was going to put more emphasis on handflying.