All valid points. Looking at the FMA was taught back in my regional and even during my corporate jet days. I get the intent…but effort is required in both seats.

One thing I liked about this years CQ was the demo for pitch using thrust only. They line you up on final in VMC for a landing using only lateral control and only thrust for pitch changes. It’s a solid demo.

I’ve noticed several very young/low time jet people in the right seat (it’s gotten better in the last two years) that make drastic thrust changes for what should be a minor correction and they saw the throttle quadrant all the way to the flare (think of sawing a log). Nothing I like more than to be at ref at 150’ with thrust idle followed by a push to 90%.

The level change issue on RNAV stuff is still an issue. The PM verbiage “did you want level change?” usually solves the problem, but it’s an issue.