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Old 7th Aug 2010, 14:48
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Chris Scott
 
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Hi ravi30,

No doubt your request will generate some lively discussion, but I trust that, if you haven't done so already, you spend a day or two looking through the column-kilometres of PPRuNe threads discussing possible FBW factors in various Airbus incidents. I've even contributed to one or two of them myself.

It may be that some of those who have previously devoted time and trouble to sharing their considerable knowledge and experience may be a little reluctant to rehearse these arguments all over again. It is certainly a fascinating topic. The ergonomic and engineering factors for and against sidesticks in a two-pilot cockpit are not as simple as they may first appear.

That said, good luck in your forthcoming dissertation.

Chris
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