Originally Posted by RWA
But as to your question, it remains by no means certain that the climb was caused by pilot inputs. Please refer to Page 111 of the BEA's third report:-
http://www.bea.aero/docspa/2009/f-cp...90601e3.en.pdf
This shows that, at the time the THS started moving and the sudden climb commenced, the PF was applying relatively small movements, up or down - largely consistent, in my less-than-expert view, with an attempt to 'fly pitch and power.' However, the THS was already well on its way to 'full up.'
Huh?
The pitch up coincides pretty precisely with the NU inputs. Airbus pilots please correct me, but I'd guess inputs using 50% of the total stick travel probably are not what you would call "relatively small movements"? The THS is still more or less stationary at this point.