Airbus "Dual Input"
Has anyone ever had the experience of grabbing the stick to make a required control input without remembering to depress the Takeover PB? I understand the function of the Takeover PB, and its use was clearly demonstrated during initial training. However, after years of experience flying less advanced aircraft, it is instinctive to just grab the controls when a situation requires immediate intervention... remembering the Takeover PB is another matter. The "Dual Input" audio voice message is great for preventing the excursions from getting too large, but the maneuver still may end up being more aggressive than necessary, if the Takeover PB is not utilized. I would appreciate comments from all, especially Check Airmen and Instructors. For those of you teaching in the Airbus, is there additional emphasis placed on this issue, or do you just learn from experience.
Regards,
The Kid