Originally Posted by
Check Airman
Funny how the “AP is always on” argument only seems to be made for Airbus airplanes. From what I’ve read, the 777 doesn’t have any cables either...
Mostly because FBW and AP always on don't mean the same thing.
An Airbus in direct law is still FBW but the AP isn't on anymore. MCAS on a 737 is AP on without FBW.