Originally Posted by
Commander Taco
.....and then there’s the gusty crosswinds, you know, blowing 20 with gusts to 30 knots. Worst airplane I ever flew in those conditions since the Beech 18. Back when I flew it, Airbus insisted that the ailerons were in normal law until touchdown. Turns out that wasn’t completely true. How to handle the little beast in conditions such as above is a topic worthy of discussion.
FWIW: In an Airbus the AP is always on, and the sidestick controls it just like the 4 buttons on the FCU. Don't correct for gusts, wait for "it" to correct "itself" while on the approach. The less you touch the sidestick the better. Don't fly till you flare.
My opinion.