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Old 10th Jun 2001, 02:33
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bunyip
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Obviously the Airbus FBW and control logic will be the future of airline aviation, and if the problems can be recognised they can be worked out. If they are rejected as merely complaints by the uneducated then there is less chance this will happen.
You make the point for me that it might (has) happened that the computers have restricted the airplane maneuverability because of a fault in the computer (logic, maintenance, programming). In a conventional airplane, never mind that the pilot is not really moving the controls but via hydraulic servos, it is possible to set whatever power and attitude desired. Sometimes the pilot can save the airplane this way, and sometimes the Airbus system will prevent it from being saved.
There must be a middle ground.

A question please; I flew the B737-200 and it had Control Wheel Steering. Is the Airbus system similar to this in its operation?