Originally Posted by
MD83FO
I've come across a number of pilots who claim that during a late flare from the F/O and in order to save a potentially hard or firm landing, pump the side-stick at short intervals in a way that the dual input doesn't sound.
I have never done it, just keep my finger in the red button hoping i don't have to use it.
my understanding according to the algebraic design, is that it would be necessary to deflect ones sidestick beyond the other's deflected amount, to cause an additional elevator response.
what do you think about this underdog common practice?
I call it irresponsible and dangerous. It reminds me of a certain Captain I knew who felt that all that mattered was a super smooth touch down so he wouldn't fully retard one thrust lever so only part spoilers would deploy and hence not dump the front end of the bogey on the 330. Then all he had to do was stop the aircraft before the end, er....