What is damping mode in A320?
I'm going for my type rating soon and I'm working through as many CBTs as I can and I would appreciate if anybody could help me out on this concept.
I've tried researching this everywhere but I can't seem to find a reasonable answer that would satisfy my curiosity
So in the Flight Controls CBT, it's mentioned that ELAC 1 and ELAC 2 help control the elevators, THS and ailerons. ELAC 1 is in active mode for ailerons and damping mode for elevators. Similarly ELAC 2 is in active mode for elevators and damping mode for ailerons.
What is this damping mode? All I get is that in the active mode the jack is electronically controlled and in damping mode it follows surface movements?
Am I correct in assuming that active mode is the normal law and damping mode is either alternate or direct law, wherein side stick movement is directly proportional to surface movements?
Thanks in advance!
Sincerely,
A thoroughly confused soul