To J T the Mod - a FBW thread?
I suggest we interested parties crank up a thread in the Tech Forum specifically devoted to FBW systems - philosophy, real engineering crapola, human factors, experience from several folks here when things went awry, and of course lessons-learned from AF447 and other FBW airline types.
I can't moderate, but can help.
I only suggest this as I was around when we saw the first fully-FBW system fielded in significant numbers - a charter member, if you will. My engineering background is so-so, not half as good as some here, but "adequate". I also worked with the high-tech avionics in operational jets earlier than many here due to my military experience, and most of that time I was solo.
I recall a question from a U.S. Senator at a hearing with our new Sec Def ( McNamara) who was fascinated with high-tech and other aspects of military equipment designs. He asked the Secretary, "Just what experience, if any, do you have in these matters?"