Will Fraser -
DC-ATE. You had power assisted cables, 330's have hydraulics, powered by enormous energy controlled by "feet" that could deflect the Rudder a disastrous amount in the wrong "LAW". F/O AA587, "pumping the pedals", or 447 w/o limited travel but plenty of authority? See?
Well, I guess I understand what you're saying, but I fail to see how that is "progress".