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Old 5th Jan 2007, 15:21
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Originally Posted by Rainboe
Yes, but the point seems to be missed that during a sudden violent distraction, such as a serious wake encounter, it is perhaps understandable if the Captain's attention is distracted for a short time away from what is happening hidden from view in front of the control column His feet wouldn't be riding the rudder pedals as the copilot was flying, so there would be no tactile feedback.
Tactile feedback was in his butt.

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