Narval stated:
"The problem which could happen (and did not in that case) would be the pilot flying deciding to bank left while the Captain taking over in a reflex action banks right…not much time for a briefing in those circumstances…maybe it is easier when you see those big hairy paws jumping on the yoke, instead of those unseen subtle movements behind the scenes…"
I think your logic is self defeating. In an airbus the standard procedure for taking control, and ensuring that you have control, is to press the red button and keep it pressed (whilst stating "I have control"). You then have absolute control and you decide which way you are going to turn. In a Boeing I would suggest that control would be dictated by whoever had the biggest biceps attached to those hairy paws! Could be a costly battle if they didn't agree which direction they were going don't you think?!
It is dis-appointing that threads such as this one have become another forum for the constant airbus v boeing slagging matches. This thread is about a serious accident where people have died. Instead of debating this in a factual way it becomes a forum for anonymous posters to display their prejudice. Could we not acknowledge that both Boeing and Airbus build generally excellent aircraft. Whilst they may have a different design philosophy they each have lots of strengths and fortunately very few weaknesses.
Some of the level of debate on this thread further erodes the credibility of Pprune as a forum for professional pilots. In order that each posting gains the appropriate credibility perhaps each poster could add their experience on type(s) before commenting. It might help separate the wheat from the chaff.
night_flight99
10,000 hours
(Current on 757 with 7,500 hours on 320 series).