Concur with your observations.
The "silent THS move and max position" is an important issue part of the "a/c to pilot information interface".
It's true they could have corrected the THS position manually, had they been aware of that factor being involved, which puts a light on the training of the very basic "principles, and elements of flight control".
Originally Posted by
HarryMann
Has anyone else gained the impression that PF actions, appear to assume 'Normal' law ? - despite acknowledgements of Alternate reversion soon after the AP disconnect sequence.
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Let us also not forget that the 'silent & unobserved' Alternate Law THS movement - undoubtedly a big factor in the stability of the stalled pitch attitude, requiring large ND for long periods (many tens of seconds) to overcome...
I am glad the BEA have reported their concerns over this unfortunate oversight.