Very interesting reading.I believe that the BFU are barking up the wrong tree in placing emphasis on the ambiguity of x-wind "limitations" as being the "golden nugget" here.Genuine miscalculation or pragmatic stand-down to avoid conflict with Airbus?
The PF has no way to evaluate the amount of deflection on the flight control surfaces in relation to his own side stick displacement.
The PM has no way to know what the PF request is.
3.And now on top of it we learn that the flight controls deflection can be suddenly reduced by 50%
Do Airbus pilots feel that:
A)These are non-issues
or
B)These are issues,we know them,we are trained to deal with them,we always feel confident of precisely controlling the a/c in changing wind conditions close to the ground using dual input or by using takeover button
or
C)These are issues,we know them,I as Captain always fly the approach in gusting x-winds because the design of the airplane leaves me as PNF in a x-wind approach and landing in a vulnerable position.