My concern centred over the lack of a method to control the angle of bank without disconnecting the AP. Lateral modes were limited to 'Heading' and 'Nav', there was no equivalent of 'manual turn' (as in VC10 and Victor).
The A330MRTT will now have a 'bank' mode added which should allow the Pilot Flying to have continuous control of AoB and AoB rate. Allegedly it's been assessed by some RAF pilots; however, not by either TPs or AR FIs, I gather.......
But next time I'm in Toolooze, I'll try to ask some questions.
Saw the first 2 A310s in the hangar here at DRS yesterday - GAF jet now has pods fitted. Looks very nice indeed!