On Airbus there is no need to keeps your hand on the side stick in the cruise. Airbus Recently released and FOT about this. If you encounter wake turbulence, most pilots would be tempted to act on the control and try to fight it and would just make things worst. Airbus recommends to
- In the case of wake vortex, if the AP is disconnected, release the control and wait for a reasonable stabilization of the aircraft:
- Roll wings level
- Restore the initial cruise level or the standard climb or descent trajectory.