You said, on the NGX, you'd disconnect the A/T and on the T7 you won't. Why? Every aircraft manufacturing company "recommends" leaving the A/T on, but especially on windy days, disconnecting it is much easier. (thats what pilots and my common sense told me at least) Look at Lufthansa for example, they have the company policy that, in manual flight, you HAVE to disconnect the autothrust which makes a lot of sense and is also not as boring as leaving it on in my opinion. Also, just try to as minor yoke/thrust inputs as possible to keep an steady approach.