Quote: So to me, again, no professional pilot but very used to many kinds of complex software and computer systems, the AB system seems to be less than forgiving for this specific error.
Ok. But how far do you take it? This design is now almost 20 years old. It has been used millions of times without incident. There are now 4 instances of "mishandling" leading to accidents. Is it reasonable to now re-design what is actually a very safe system?
Your analogy to the car brand where you only touch gas/brake when leaving the driveway is not representative here. There is NO DIFFERENCE in the way you land a Boeing or an Airbus. Upon landing, at approx 20 feet, reduce thrust to idle. Period. No difference.
If you drive a manual car what happens when you put your foot on the clutch but leave it on the gas pedal - commanded "thrust". When you learn to drive what is one of the fundamental things you are taught........ clutch down - gas off..........
I have to go... will pick this up later.
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