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Old 16th Aug 2010, 02:37
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Bolty McBolt
 
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I do miss some tactile feedback, especially knowing what the other pilot is doing. Force-feedback sidesticks would be aviation perfection to me.
After reading this thread it seems to me from an observer’s point of view the question might need to be asked in a different manner.
Many pilots prefer the current AB “dead” side stick as it allows for a much more user friendly cockpit as much of the flying does not require direct control input. The other salient point is that many prefer the tactile and visual feedback of a interconnected yoke when flying (manual or automated)

Perhaps the question should be?

Which do pilots prefer a tactile and interconnected controls with back driven throttles to represent thrust setting etc or are they happy with receiving all the flight information from the PFD ND EICAS/ECAM and seat of their pants?

My 2 cents

nb "dead stick" Is a loose term i used as the AB is spring loaded to give feel but the feel does not change with A/C speed or config etc.
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